BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
HB 2845: Privatizing sale of liquor
Privatizing the sale of liquor.
Summary
- Declares an intent to privatize the retail and distribution of liquor to result in a system that is more efficient than public sector retail and distribution. Finds that: (1) The present system of state control includes a markup amount at distribution that generates revenue for the state and local governments; and (2) This markup will be eliminated when liquor sales and distribution are privatized.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 15, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Gary Alexander (R-20)
- Introduced
- January 15, 2010 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Companion bill
- SB 6204
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to privatizing the sale of liquor;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Gary Alexander (R-20)
5 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
HB 2845 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2845 (2019–20) Pistols/females under 21
- HB 2845 (2017–18) Marijuana odor task force
- HB 2845 (2015–16) Prevailing wage law recovery
- HB 2845 (2007–08) Revenue sources for highways
- HB 2845 (2005–06) Water for fire sprinklers
- HB 2845 (2003–04) Local government liability
- HB 2845 (2001–02) Utilities & trans commission
- HB 2845 (1999–00) Capitol building naming