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SB1065Introduced in the Senate

Reforming licenses related to sale of alcohol and nonintoxicating alcohol products

EngrossedHouse Finance

Introduced by Patricia Rucker, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to simplify and consolidate WVABCA license structure and fees and provide licensees with additional services for no additional fee. Many licenses are eliminated but the purpose or activity is retained in a new license but with less overall licenses. Certain new privileges are granted with retail liquor outlets being permitted to sell stagnant liquor below cost, beer fees are included with wine, liquor, and private club type licenses; up to six beer floorplan extensions are free for every Class A retail dealer; persons purchasing barrels from a distillery, mini-distillery, or micro-distillery will be permitted to transport in excess of 10 gallons of liquor; distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries will be permitted to sell their manufactured liquor within their market zone or contiguous market zone; wine clubs may obtain a free license to operate wine tasting dinners in licensed premises; certain licensees get beer, wine, and craft cocktail growlers for no additional fee; certain licensees get beer, wine and liquor or craft cocktail growler delivery for no additional fee; and certain licensees get curbside delivery via an application order. Sales through drive-through windows are permitted already for no additional fee. Some eliminated items include: 24 licenses, additional beer license fees when selling beer for on-premises or off-premises sales of beer as wine or liquor licensee; the special markup for distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries; private cigar shop license; private multi-vendor fair and festival license; a transfer to the Tax Commissioner of wine proceeds; and prorated fees in certain circumstances.

Where it stands

To House Finance

March 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 308) · March 3, 2026

33

Yes

0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Finance

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Finance

  5. Committee substitute reported

  6. On 1st reading

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Laid over on 3rd reading 3/2/2026

  13. Having been read 3rd time 3/2/2026

  14. Passed Senate (Roll No. 307)

  15. Title amendment adopted

  16. Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 308)

  17. Ordered to House

  18. House received Senate message

  19. Introduced in House

  20. To Finance

  21. To House Finance

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