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WA HB1698

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Waters

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the special permit provision allowing military installation representatives to purchase liquor for use on military installations within Washington state

  • Expands the definition of "on-premises licensed facility" for alcohol server permit requirements to include grocery stores, beer/wine specialty shops, and spirit retailers whose employees serve during tasting activities

  • Repeals the public house license (RCW 66.24.580), eliminating this license category from Washington's liquor licensing system

  • Eliminates the requirement for class 13 alcohol server permit applicants to view a video training session, streamlining the permit process

  • Effective date: July 27, 2025; passed unanimously in both House (95-0) and Senate (48-0)

Legislative Description

Updating liquor permit and licensing provisions.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/2/2025
Labor & Commerce3/6/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Consumer Protection & Business1/29/2025

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