SENATE BILL REPORT
HB 1288
BYRepresentatives Haugen, S. Wilson, Rust, Ferguson, Kremen, Baugher, Cole, Vekich, Rayburn and P. King
Modifying hours during which liquor sales are allowed.
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; Conner, McMullen, Saling, Warnke, West.
Senate Staff:Steve Boruchowitz (786-7429)
February 22, 1988
AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOR, FEBRUARY 22, 1988
BACKGROUND:
State liquor stores may not sell liquor on Sundays. This restriction also applies to persons selling spirits as designated vendor/agents of the Liquor Control Board.
SUMMARY:
A state liquor store (including a designated vendor/agent) may sell liquor on Sunday if the Liquor Control Board determines that unique circumstances exist which necessitate Sunday liquor sales to meet the needs of tourists, vacationers, or travelers.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS:
Such sales are limited to vendors selling products of their own manufacture and customers are limited to no more than one case.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: available
Senate Committee - Testified: Bill Stuht and Steve Wuhrle, Chateau St. Michelle; Carter Mitchell, Liquor Control Board; Joe Daniels, UFCW