SB500Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Coffee Labeling.
Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines regional origin. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments · February 7, 2025
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | 4 | Absent |
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | Yes |
| Karl Rhoads | 13 | Yes |
| Mike Gabbard | 21 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to AEN, CPN.
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 302) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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