A bill that would allow enology and viticulture students under 21 to taste but not consume wine was passed during last night’s Senate floor debate. SB 5001 passed with a vote of 45-3.
HB 1004, companion bill to SB 5001, passed through the house earlier this week. Both bills seek to include state and regional universities to legislation passed in 2013, which currently limits special tasting permits to community and technical colleges.
You can view the Senate floor debate and vote on SB 5001 below: