Establishing a liquor license where beverages, wine, and liquor...
Establishing a liquor license where beverages, wine, and liquor can be sold without food.
HB276 is a bill that aims to establish a new type of liquor license allowing the sale of beverages, wine, and liquor without the requirement of selling food. If passed, this would make it easier for certain businesses, such as bars and some restaurants, to operate without the need to offer food. This bill affects businesses seeking to sell alcoholic beverages and consumers who want to purchase these beverages in certain settings.
The bill was introduced on January 7, 2025, and has passed through several stages in the legislative process. As of May 7, 2025, it passed in the Senate Committee with a recommendation to pass and awaits further action in the Senate. Recently, there was a motion to pass the bill in the Senate, but it was tabled on May 15, 2025. This means the bill is currently pending further action in the Senate.
Key actions in the process include the introduction of the bill, referral to relevant committees, and passage with amendments in the House. The bill has seen multiple committee reviews and work sessions, and it has been recommended to pass in both the House and Senate committees.