Edit: Just received word from a friend that Gov. Bredesen signed this bill into law. It will take effect July 1. Way to go Governor Bredesen!
Edit: Someone familiar with state government has advised me that phone calls are far more effective than e-mails. The number is 615-741-2001.
Forwarded from Otto:
Howdy there, Tennessee wooter –
Woot’s looking for Volunteer Staters willing to volunteer a moment of
time on a vital (and delicious) issue. Right now, residents of
Tennessee cannot legally receive shipments of wine from out-of-state
wineries – in other words, you can’t take advantage of the deals on
Wine.Woot.
But last week, your wise, fair, handsome state legislature passed a
bill permitting out-of-state wine shipments. All it needs is Governor
Phil Bredesen’s signature and it becomes law.
That’s where you come in. When you get a moment, would you mind
calling Governor Bredesen at 615-741-2001, or emailing him at
Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov, to let him know you support him signing SB0166?
Be sure to remind his office that approving this measure will generate
tax revenues for Tennessee at a time when all states could use a few
extra bucks.
We don’t like to ensnare ourselves in the tangled vines of politics,
but we cannot in good conscience let you continue to miss out on
Wine.Woot’s winery-direct bargains. While the bill contains some
less-than-ideal provisions like limits on how much wine one person can
order, and a requirement for out-of-state wineries to buy a Tennessee
license, it’s huge step in the right direction.
Thanks a lot for your time, and congratulations on almost nearly sort
of being able to possibly buy wine on the Internet!
This is me again: Tennessee has been on the cutting edge of innovations like Tube Top Month. We are a trendsetter. Let’s don’t miss out on Wine Woot.