Introduced
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To allow “on-premises licensees” (restaurants with liquor licenses and bars that serve food) to serve alcohol in a "commons area" within a “social district” designated by a local government “that is shared by and abuts the premises of at least two other on-premises licensees,” and allow local governments to authorize this. The bill would also authorize discounts on liquor licensee purchases of spirits from the state through 2021, and make other detail changes to this extensive regulatory regime.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To allow “on-premises licensees” (restaurants with liquor licenses and bars that serve food) to serve alcohol in a "commons area" within a “social district” designated by a local government “that is shared by and abuts the premises of at least two other on-premises licensees,” and allow local governments to authorize this. The bill would also allow refunds to bars and restaurants for beer and wine that went stale during the coronavirus epidemic lockdown; authorize discounts on liquor licensee purchases of spirits by bars and restaurants from the state through 2021; permit more "tasting room" options for certain distillers and more.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)
To allow refunds to bars and restaurants for beer and wine that went stale during the coronavirus epidemic lockdown; authorize discounts on liquor licensee purchases of spirits by bars and restaurants from the state through 2021; permit more "tasting room" options for certain distillers; repeal a ban on "two for one" drink specials, and more. The "social district" provisions in the Senate-passed version remain in House Bill 5781, which must pass for this bill to become law.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
