Bar and Grill Liquor License Law
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HB0083 Bill Summary Bill No.: HB0083 Drafter: LGC LSO No.: 06LSO-0320 Effective Date: 7/1/2006 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0030 Chapter No.: 106 Prime Sponsor: Representative Illoway Catch Title: Bar and grill liquor license. Subject: Creates a new liquor license category. Summary/Major Elements: The bill creates a new bar and grill liquor license available to restaurants. The licenses are limited in number by population of the city, town or county. The bill prohibits the sale, transfer or assignment of any bar and grill liquor license. Bar and grill liquor licenses are not subject to the requirement that malt beverages be dispensed only in a separate dispensing room. At least sixty percent (60%) of gross sales of a licensed bar and grill must be derived from food services. Additionally, holders of bar and grill liquor licenses may not sell packaged liquor for off-premises consumption. The bill provides for the holding of a dual microbrewery or winery permit with a bar and grill liquor license.
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Last checked Aug 8, 8:08 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it creates an opportunity to establish smoke-free environments in new bars and grills, addressing concerns about secondhand smoke for customers and employees.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes an amendment to the bill because he believes it perpetuates a mistake in current liquor license laws that disadvantages larger communities by providing fewer licenses per capita compared to smaller towns.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary first step and compromise to test new bar and grill licenses without causing an immediate proliferation of establishments.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a genuine economic development opportunity that will not harm existing businesses and encourages passing it without amendments to allow for future adjustments.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary first step in the right direction, arguing that it is easier to pass the statute now and make adjustments later than failing to pass anything.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment to ensure the bill is done correctly the first time, avoiding the need for future corrections that have plagued previous liquor license laws.
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Changes
2 stored
Withdrawn 3rd reading by OSBORN
Failed 3rd reading by REESE