SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 2608

BYRepresentatives Valle, Vekich and Heavey

Requiring posting of liquor applications.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 12, 1990; February 19, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Lee, Chairman; McMullen, Matson, Saling, Smitherman, Warnke, West, Williams.

Senate Staff:Patrick Woods (786-7430)

                  February 19, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOR, FEBRUARY 19, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Washington State Liquor Control Board by administrative rule currently requires notice of liquor license applications and license modifications to be posted at the business location.  The board does not post reconsiderations of applications it has denied nor applications for renewal of licenses.

SUMMARY:

Notices of applications for liquor licenses are required by statute to be posted conspicuously at the business location.  In addition, notice of application reconsiderations must also be posted where public opposition was the grounds for the board's initial denial.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Carter Mitchell, Liquor Control Board; Bob Seeber, Restaurant Association (pro)