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S2627Introduced in the Senate

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 Matthew LaMountain, District 31

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

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · May 28, 2026

54

Yes

8

No

13

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House 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. Proposed Substitute

  4. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  5. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)

  6. Senate passed Sub A

  7. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  8. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  9. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  10. Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)

  11. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  12. Transmitted to Governor

  13. Signed by Governor

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