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HB0083

Bar and grill liquor license.

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Official summary

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.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 8:08 PM

Voted Yes

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.

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Voted Yes

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.

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Voted Yes

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.

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Voted Yes

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.

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Voted Yes

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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Voted Yes

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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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S Passed 3rd Reading 23-6-0-0-12006-03-09 · Senate23 yes 6 no
S07 Recommended Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02006-02-23 · Senate4 yes 1 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 53-5-2-0-02006-02-20 · House53 yes 5 no
H07 Recommended Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02006-02-16 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H07 51-8-1-0-02006-02-14 · House51 yes 8 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number - 106LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0030Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0030Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0030House
  5. Assigned Number HEA0030LSO
  6. S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate
  7. S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
  8. S Passed CoWSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S07 Recommended Do PassSenate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S07Senate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  14. Amendment FailedHouse
  15. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  16. H Passed CoWHouse
  17. H Placed on General FileHouse
  18. H07 Recommended Do PassHouse
  19. H Introduced and Referred to H07House
  20. H Received for IntroductionHouse

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0083H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by OSBORN

HB0083H3002

Failed 3rd reading by REESE