Brief Description: Regarding the prohibition of the lawful sale of liquor on University of Washington grounds.

Sponsors: Representatives Conway, Chandler, Sommers, Lantz and Kenney; by request of University of Washington.

Hearing Date: 2/10/03

Staff: Matt Cooper (786-7106).

Background:

In 1895 the Legislature prohibited the sale of alcohol on the University of Washington campus. Over the years, this prohibition has been modified to allow alcohol to be sold at the faculty center and to be served on campus under a banquet permit issued by the Liquor Control Board.

A banquet permit allows a group or individual to serve alcohol to guests invited to an event at a specific location on a specific date. The event may not be open to the public. The group or individual may charge guests for attending the event and alcohol may be served at the event, but guests may not be charged separately for alcohol.

Summary of Bill:

The prohibition on selling alcohol on the University of Washington campus is stricken.

Rules Authority: The bill does not contain provisions addressing the rule-making powers of an agency.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.