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H8009Introduced in the House

Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.

Passed

Introduced by Joshua Giraldo, District 56

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS - Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

May 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · May 28, 2026

30

Yes

6

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

  10. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Signed by Governor

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