SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5877

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of February 16, 2009

Title: An act relating to the sale of liquor-related products in state liquor stores.

Brief Description: Concerning the sale of liquor-related products in state liquor stores.

Sponsors: Senators Prentice and Kohl-Welles; by request of Liquor Control Board.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection: 2/19/09.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE & CONSUMER PROTECTION

Staff: Mac Nicholson (786-7445)

Background: Spirits, beer, and wine can be purchased at state liquor stores or contract liquor stores. State liquor stores do not have the authority to sell liquor-related products.

Summary of Bill: State liquor stores are authorized to sell liquor-related products.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Requested on February 5, 2009.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.