BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5644: Liquor licenses

Balancing public safety and liquor licenses.

Summary

Recognizes that, given its commitment to strengthening laws against alcohol abuse and drinking and driving, the importance of public safety within a community must also be factored into the decision-making process regarding the issuance and renewal of liquor licenses for eating and drinking establishments in the state of Washington.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the issuance and renewal of liquor licenses;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 29, 2001First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5644 (2025–26) Gift card criminal conduct · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5644 (2023–24) Juvenile records · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5644 (2021–22) Behavioral health coresponse · Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2022
SB 5644 (2019–20) Homeless hosting/religious · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5644 (2017–18) Skill center facility maint. · Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2017
SB 5644 (2015–16) Initial detention/inv tr act · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5644 (2013–14) Liquor lic. issuance fees · Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
SB 5644 (2011–12) Science & public policy · Did not pass · died in committee