SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1292

BYRepresentatives Jones, Patrick and Wang; by request of Liquor Control Board

Revising restrictions on minors employed by liquor licensees.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 17, 1988; February 22, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Lee, Chairman; Deccio, McMullen, Saling, Warnke, West.

Senate Staff:Patrick Woods (786-7430)

                  February 26, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOR, FEBRUARY 22, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Employees of licensed premises ages 18 to 21 may enter cocktail lounges, bars, and other areas off-limits to minors only for certain purposes identified in statute.  These purposes are to pick-up liquor, clean-up, set-up, arrange tables, and deliver supplies.

SUMMARY:

The purposes for which employees ages 18 to 21 may enter cocktail lounges, bars, and other areas off-limits to minors are expanded.  Such employees are no longer limited to tasks specifically identified in statute but may perform work assignments in addition to those listed.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS:

General provisions allowing individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 to enter restricted portions of licensed premises is deleted.  Authorization for individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 are expanded to specifically include delivering messages, serving food and seating patrons.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Carter Mitchell, Liquor Control Board