S11692025 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding licenses issued to city restaurants.
LIQUOR -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding licenses issued to city restaurants.
LIQUOR
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation establishes a new type of city restaurant liquor license, allowing cities to issue licenses to restaurantsregardlessof population limits, provided that at least 60% of their revenue comes from food sales. It includesregulationstoensuretheseestablishmentsoperateprimarilyasdiningvenues,notbars,andallowsfood halls to qualify under the same revenue requirements. The bill aims to support local economic opportunities, restaurant businesses while giving cities greater control over liquor licensing for dining establishments.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Mar 12, 2025