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H4597Introduced in the House

To ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses

Introduced

Introduced by Paul McMurtry, District 11-NOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to licenses for off premises retail of alcoholic beverages located near other off premises licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see H5306

March 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  5. Accompanied a new draft, see H5306

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