BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1004: Theater licenses
Modifying theater license provisions.
Summary
- Authorizes theater licensees (licensees) with over 120 seats per screen to sell alcohol, subject to requirements.
- Requires licensees to sell alcoholic beverages in distinctive glassware that is visibly different from glassware containing nonalcoholic beverages and sets a maximum glassware size by beverage type.
- Requires licensee employees interacting with guests to complete an alcohol training within 30 days of hire, aimed at preventing underage alcohol and service to intoxicated individuals.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1004), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Cindy Ryu (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- SB 5643
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to theater licenses;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D-32)
7 co-sponsors (2 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 & Gaming.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 1004 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1004 (2025–26) Property tax exemption
- HB 1004 (2023–24) Bridge jumping signs
- HB 1004 (2021–22) Emergency health orders/leg.
- HB 1004 (2017–18) Firearms/state of emergency
- HB 1004 (2015–16) Alcohol tasting by students
- HB 1004 (2013–14) Property taxes, payment
- HB 1004 (2011–12) Social emotional learning
- HB 1004 (2009–10) Energy efficiency code