BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5582

SB 5582: Liquor sales to intoxicated

Prohibiting the purchase of liquor by intoxicated persons.

Summary

  • No person who is apparently under the influence of liquor to the point that he or she is intoxicated may purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the board. Violation of this prohibition is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5582), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 1998
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 1, 1998
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
January 31, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 1998
Session law
Chapter 259, Laws of 1998
Companion bill
EHB 1740
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5582, SSB 5582

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 10, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 5582
36 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat131000
Republican23300
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

March 4, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 5582
94 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat37400
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (94)

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 5582
84 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat271400
Republican57000
How each member voted

Yea (84)

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1998
Version voted on: SSB 5582
38 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat13901
Republican25100
How each member voted

History

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