SB 5729 - DIGEST

Declares that the state of Washington currently contracts out part of its retail sales by allowing contract liquor stores to sell liquor. Further contracting out of the state's retail liquor sales will result in a system that is more efficient than public sector retailing.

Declares an intent to close a portion of the state's retail liquor stores, to contract out their operation to private individuals, and to monitor the impact of the store closures.

Directs the liquor control board, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to implement the closure of twenty-five state liquor stores between July 1, 2010, and December 1, 2010.

Creates a task force on the contracting out of liquor to advise the liquor control board as it implements further contracting out of liquor stores.