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S2332Introduced in the Senate

Provides that exemptions to the prohibition of liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools or places of worship do not eliminate neighboring property owners’ remonstrance rights to object to the license.

EngrossedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Samuel Bell, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Provides that exemptions to the prohibition of liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools or places of worship do not eliminate neighboring property owners’ remonstrance rights to object to the license.

Where it stands

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

May 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 5, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

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 Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommends passage

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)

  5. Senate read and passed

  6. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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