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HB2556Introduced in the House

LIQUOR-VARIOUS

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Introduced by Will Guzzardi, District 39

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Increases the self-distribution limit for class 3 brewers that meet certain requirements to not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or out-of-state class 3 brewery premises, which shall not exceed 232,500 (instead of 18,600) gallons annually in the aggregate, that is manufactured at a wholly owned class 3 brewer's in-state or out-of-state licensed premises to retail licensees and class 3 brewers and to certain brewers, class 1 brewers, and class 2 brewers. Provides that a special event retailer's license (not-for-profit) shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquors for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license (instead of for use or consumption), but not for resale in any form and only at the location and on the specific dates designated for the special event in the license. Provides that, subject to certain conditions, a special use permit license shall allow the sale or offering for sale of certain transferred or delivered alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license. Provides that a retail licensee or manufacturer with retail privileges may operate a loyalty program, reward program, or mug club for alcoholic liquors the retailer or manufacturer with retail privileges is licensed to sell so long as the price of the product is not below the retail licensee's or manufacturer with retail privileges' costs. Provides that a retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a rewards program, loyalty program, or mug club. Set forth further provisions concerning rewards programs, loyalty programs, and mug clubs. Makes conforming and other changes.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

April 22, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  16. Assigned to Executive Committee

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  21. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

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