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          Date of Hearing:   April 12, 2012

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                Nancy Skinner, Chair
                ACR 118 (Chesbro) - As Introduced:  February 28, 2012
           
          SUBJECT  :   Wineries.

           SUMMARY  :   Proclaims April 2012 as the month to celebrate the 
          sustainable leadership of California wineries and winegrape 
          growers with the theme, "California Wines: Down to Earth," timed 
          to Earth Day on April 22nd.  Specifically,  this resolution makes 
          the following legislative findings:

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

          2)California's wine community conserves water, energy, and other 
            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.

          3)California's sustainable and environmental programs have been 
            applauded for their accomplishments and serve as a model for 
            wine communities outside of California and other agricultural 
            sectors within the state.  

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           
          Wine Institute

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.

           
          Analysis Prepared by :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 










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