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Spirituous liquorsOn Wednesday, February 9, the House Commerce Committee considered HB 2606 (state liquor board members; compensation). The bill was used as the vehicle for a striker amendment (liquor omnibus), which passed the committee by a vote of 6-1. Among other things, the bill as amended: limits the amount of information required to be posted in connection with a license application; reduces hearing requirements; permits the Department of Liquor to regulate walk-up service windows at liquor stores; and prohibits a city or town from increasing fees on hospitality businesses in any year by an amount greater than the increase in consumer price index the previous year.The League opposes the bill and testified in committee that a stakeholder meeting would be warranted to address outstanding concerns. The bill's sponsor, J.D. Mesnard (R-Chandler), agreed to convene such a meeting. In the meantime, HB 2606 proceeds to consideration by the House Appropriations Committee. |
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