Bill Text: CA AR9 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Introduced
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Bill Title: Relative to historic vineyards.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 54-22)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-04-15 - Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 913.). [AR9 Detail]
Download: California-2013-AR9-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Relative to historic vineyards.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 54-22)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-04-15 - Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 913.). [AR9 Detail]
Download: California-2013-AR9-Introduced.html
BILL NUMBER: HR 9 INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Daly FEBRUARY 20, 2013 Relative to historic vineyards. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST WHEREAS, California's living and producing historic vineyards that were planted in the late 19th century through the mid-20th century still make a significant contribution to the state's economy and reputation as a global wine growing region; and WHEREAS, Historic vineyards are found throughout California, east from the Sierra foothills and San Joaquin County, west to the Sonoma coast, north to Mendocino, and south to the Cucamonga Valley; and WHEREAS, Historic vineyards are beautiful and irreplaceable survivors that have lived through the ravages of phylloxera, economic downturns, consumer popularity fluctuations, and in many cases, prohibition and world wars; and WHEREAS, These historic vineyards provide an important living repository for wine grape budwood and genetic material; and WHEREAS, Historic vineyards often provide a living window on past vineyard practices including, but not limited to, head-trained vines and dry farming; and WHEREAS, The interplanted field blends of grape varieties that were a common practice of the immigrant farmers who planted California vineyards in the past characterize an era of agricultural practice and impart wine attributes that are uniquely Californian; and WHEREAS, Fragile older vines are often less productive than younger vines and can require special care to maintain; and WHEREAS, Most historic vineyards are family owned and exist by virtue of the passion of their caretakers; and WHEREAS, The wine made from California's historic vineyards continues to delight wine lovers throughout the world and imparts prestige to the state as a place to live, work, and visit; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes the contribution of California's living historic vineyards to the agricultural and social heritage of the state as well as to the enjoyment of wine enthusiasts throughout California and the world; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.