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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5161

SB 5161: 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.
  • Eliminates the requirement that a beer and wine theater license may only be issued to a theater with a maximum of four screens.
  • Eliminates the annual $2,000 flat fee for a spirits, beer, and wine license and replaces it with a minimum licensing fee of $1,000, or $4 per theater seat, whichever amount is greater.
  • Eliminates the annual $400 flat fee for a beer and wine theater license and replaces it with a minimum licensing fee of $400, or $2 per theater seat, whichever amount is greater.
  • Allows a spirits, beer, and wine theater licensee to serve liquor in no more than one-third of the screening rooms in theaters with three or more screens having more than 120 seats per screen.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5161), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2017
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2017
  3. Passed SenateFeb 27, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 16, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1165
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5161, SSB 5161

AN ACT Relating to theater licenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Lynda Wilson R-17Dean Takko D-19

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2017
Version voted on: SSB 5161
36 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17800
Republican19500
How each member voted
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History

  1. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (SSB 5161)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5161)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5161)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5161)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5161)
  6. Placed on Rules Green Sheet. (SSB 5161)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5161)
  8. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5161)
  9. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5161)
  10. COG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5161)
  11. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5161)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5161)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5161)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5161)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5161)
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  18. On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading. (SSB 5161)
  19. On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5161)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5161)
  23. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

SB 5161 in other sessions

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