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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5448

SB 5448: Delivery of alcohol

Concerning liquor licensee privileges for the delivery of alcohol.

Summary

  • Removes the July 1, 2023, expiration date for certain liquor license privileges temporarily enacted in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Continues the privileges related to: (1) alcohol sales for takeout and, until July 1, 2025, for delivery; (2) sales by restaurants of premixed cocktails, wine by the glass, and premixed wine drinks; (3) sales and prefilling of growlers; and (4) rules allowing outdoor service of alcohol.
  • Eliminates the temporary privileges for curbside sales of alcohol by certain licensees and sales of cocktail kits by restaurants.
  • Requires sales of alcohol by restaurants for takeout or delivery under the privileges to be accompanied by a purchased meal.
  • Requires deliveries to be conducted by an employee of a licensee who is age 21 or over with a class 12 alcohol server permit who completed an approved permit course with a curriculum component on best practices for alcohol delivery.
  • Requires a report by the Liquor and Cannabis Board with recommendations for a comprehensive alcohol delivery policy, by November 1, 2023.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5448), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Drew MacEwen (R-35)
Introduced
January 18, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 279, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
HB 1375
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5448, SSB 5448

AN ACT Relating to liquor licensee privileges for the delivery of alcohol;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew MacEwen (R-35)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Mark Mullet D-5Joe Nguyen D-34Sharon Shewmake D-42

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5448
38 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat181001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5448
80 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat441400
Republican36400
How each member voted

Yea (80)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 18, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5448
40 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21800
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2023. (SSB 5448)
  2. Governor signed. (SSB 5448)
  3. Chapter 279, 2023 Laws. (SSB 5448)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5448)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5448)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5448)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 40; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5448)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5448)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5448)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5448)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5448)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5448)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5448)
  14. RSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Regulated Substances & Gaming. (SSB 5448)
  15. RSG - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5448)
  16. First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming. (SSB 5448)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5448)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5448)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5448)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5448)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5448)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5448)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5448)
  26. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Commerce. (SSB 5448)
  27. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Commerce.
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5448)
  32. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5448)
  33. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5448)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5448)
  35. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5448)
  36. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. Minority; do not pass.
  38. And refer to Ways & Means.
  39. Referred to Ways & Means.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

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