WA People
BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1165: Theater licenses

Modifying theater license provisions.

Summary

  • Revises the criteria for the issuance of a spirits, beer, and wine theater license by eliminating two requirements: (1) that the theater have no more than 120 seats per screen; and (2) that the theater have tabletop accommodations for in-theater dining.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1165), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
David Sawyer (D-29)
Introduced
January 12, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
SB 5161
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to theater licenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: David Sawyer (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Representative R-26Cary Condotta R-12Brandon Vick R-18Brian Blake D-19Steve Kirby D-29

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1165 in other sessions

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