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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 15
          Author:   Chesbro (D) et al.
          Amended:  3/14/13 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
          ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 3/14/13


           SUBJECT  :    Wineries:  leadership

           SOURCE  :     Author


           DIGEST  :    This resolution proclaims April 2013 as the month to  
          celebrate the sustainable leadership of California wineries and  
          winegrape growers with the theme, "California Wines:  Down to  
          Earth."

           ANALYSIS  :   This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:

          1.The California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing, now managed by  
            the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, is comprised  
            of more than 200 best practices for vineyards and wineries  
            that benefit the environment, employees, neighbors, and  
            high-quality wine. 

          2.Growing participation in organic, biodynamic, and sustainable  
            certification programs further conveys California vintners'  
            and growers' adherence to high standards, desire for  
            transparency, and dedication to continuous improvement.

          3.California's wine community conserves water, energy, and other  
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            natural resources, protects habitat, employee welfare, and  
            air, water, and soil quality, and promotes the use of natural  
            pest management and alternative energy and fuels.

          4.California's 3,600 wineries and 4,600 winegrape growers are  
            primarily family businesses, with a long-term commitment to  
            the health and vitality of their communities, and to  
            preserving the land for future generations.

          This resolution proclaims April 2013 as the month to celebrate  
          the sustainable leadership of California wineries and winegrape  
          growers with the theme, "California Wines:  Down to Earth."

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

           SUPPORT  :   (Verified  3/20/13)

          AFSCME
          California Association of Winegrape Growers
          Family Wine Makers
          Wine Institute


          AGB:ej  3/20/13   Senate Floor Analyses 

                           SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  SEE ABOVE

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