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The bill matters because it would change how licensed businesses can serve alcohol in public spaces and would create a pathway for city‑approved, campus‑wide event perimeters where multiple licensees share alcohol service responsibilities. Sponsors said the proposal was intended to support large events such as the FIFA World Cup fan festival and to modernize existing LCB rules.

Peter Klawfelter, staff to the committee, summarized existing LCB rules and the bill’s changes. He told the committee that the bill would let a city or county request LCB approval to permit expanded outdoor service across a jurisdiction or within designated areas, allow fence‑free demarcation and greater opening widths on sloped sites, and permit nonalcohol businesses to share outdoor service areas with licensed sellers. \"The first part of House Bill 1515 would allow a city, town, or county to request in the LCB to approve expanded outdoor alcohol service for liquor licensees within the whole jurisdiction or a specific area or areas of this jurisdiction,\" Klawfelter said during his briefing.

Representative Reed, the prime sponsor, emphasized the bill is intended to be piloted and said she planned to add a sunset clause by amendment. \"Our intention is to add a sunset clause and amendment,\" Reed told the committee, explaining she wants the pilot to run slightly beyond the World Cup so organizers can collect data and test the approach at events such as Bumbershoot.

The bill contains three main sets of changes, as described to the committee: 1) broader authority for local jurisdictions to request LCB approval for expanded outdoor alcohol service areas and relaxed physical barrier requirements (including a permitted fence‑free demarcation and exceptions for sloped site conditions); 2) a Seattle‑focused provision allowing cities with populations above 400,000 to request LCB approval for expanded outdoor and indoor alcohol service during events on a publicly owned civic campus, where participating licensees would submit a joint operating plan and the campus operator would notify the LCB seven days in advance; and 3) two licensing changes: allowing a caterer’s liquor license for certain campus events even if the event sponsor is not a nonprofit, and creating a special community event license for nonprofit organizations for approved city events.

Speakers representing Seattle Center and festival operations described pilot results. Marshall Foster, director of Seattle Center, said the campus has hosted alcohol‑inclusive events in pilot form and argued expanded, shared service areas improved access and safety: \"We see about 12,000,000 annual visitors ... This is fundamentally about modernizing and updating the way we manage alcohol service on our campus. It's not about expanding the service.\" Gloria Alvarez Connors, festival director for Bumbershoot and a representative of the Seattle FIFA Local Organizing Committee, said pilot configurations at Seattle Center produced fewer incidents and more family engagement; she reported zero underage drinking incidents in recent pilots and said staff saw increased attendance in family‑accessible areas.

Public health and neighborhood voices raised concerns. Megan Moore, executive director of the Washington State Public Health Association, testified remotely in opposition and warned about increased \"alcohol outlet density,\" which she said is associated in research with higher rates of violence, impaired driving and health harms. \"Although House Bill 1515 and other licensure bills seem small on their own, as a whole, they would expand alcohol in the state,\" Moore said, citing LCB research and youth survey data she submitted to the committee. Several legislators also asked whether the bill’s Seattle‑focused provisions could or should apply to other fan‑zone communities across Washington; Representative Reeves and others asked whether the 400,000‑population threshold would exclude other cities hosting World Cup events.

Committee members pressed the sponsor and city representatives about neighborhood equity and conflicting municipal policies. Representative Santos asked whether the bill could create inconsistent policies across city neighborhoods, noting Seattle had recently adopted public‑space restrictions in parts of the city. Reed and Seattle Center staff replied that the campus provisions were tailored to Seattle Center’s long‑standing experience running large events and that any broader expansion would be handled through the LCB approval process and, potentially, future amendments.

Several business and trade groups testified in support or to request changes. Mike Stewart of the Ballard Alliance and Sean DeWitt of the Washington Hospitality Association said the bill would help small business outdoor dining and tourism; Daniel (last name recorded in the transcript as Wilson/Olson) of the Washington Brewers Guild and Josh McDonald of the Washington Wine Institute also supported more flexible shared spaces for local businesses while asking for clarifications on liability and population thresholds.

The committee suspended the public hearing to consider additional prime sponsors and testimony, and later closed the hearing on HB 1515. For the record at the close of the public hearing members noted 12 individuals had signed in pro and 1 in other categories for this bill.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Consumer Protection & Business - 1/29/2025 1:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Consumer Protection & Business Committee on Jan. 29 held a public hearing on House Bill 1515, a measure that would allow cities and counties to ask the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to approve expanded outdoor alcohol service areas and permit shared indoor and outdoor alcohol service areas on publicly owned civic campuses, with a provision focused on the Seattle Center.","taxTitle","Consumer Protection & Business, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington","taxId",20258,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364079,"Committee hears bill to let breweries subcontract food service and host mobile vendors",1984,1749000,3733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2165379-ffd59d7edafdff1e76bcb59da15743b2&start=1749&end=3733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2165379-ffd59d7edafdff1e76bcb59da15743b2/thumbnail_1749000.jpg","/articles/6364079/Washington/Committee-hears-bill-to-let-breweries-subcontract-food-service-and-host-mobile-vendors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364079-ac89caf86a882ff0d833a34379154ecf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153516&Signature=Ump-mx~iqP5vn9Gz92GzPiYR5yPpFKKNUZzx5P040mIGRKbbfad1Gs~hIIob1c7xajlgEzOqq~x5DjiI7Fd2Qmlz46vZ86r8hfCrbwxp5ZIYb3NjKtHd6WVrgsC-hM2l1-S0-qUxpwVgLtmUYCFZIDHAEZ9~j~umVhqqgM7DjkdqfbDOo9wS4PVuG-mbqwKFQNhuWnGdSHf8hGrOBlg-fxZqmSnom~eJ8B8oqx3PtBANZkzTZwViRfdQSsk4DpP-AIrWGLFOG7u04GNHIX5ipG~-Atd6pkJocOofLw-FA1PCuM7cFSmmkN9BNc-9HHMXQ8K76j7NBwPYPcxe6csDWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Consumer Protection & Business Committee on Jan. 29 heard testimony on House Bill 1602, a bill that would allow breweries and microbreweries that hold restaurant liquor licenses to subcontract or sublease food service obligations to other operators, including mobile food units or independent food vendors.

Peter Klawfelter, committee staff, explained that certain restaurant liquor license categories require food service while brewery and microbrewery licenses do not. \"House bill 1602 would change liquor laws in 2 partly related areas,\" Klawfelter said, describing the subcontracting and mobile‑unit provisions. He noted the LCB currently defines what constitutes \"complete meals\" and that the LCB must verify exclusive rights to premises under existing rules.

Representative Kevin Waters, the bill’s prime sponsor and a longtime brewery owner, said the bill responds to breweries that prefer to focus on brewing and not operate full kitchens. \"Breweries really are realizing that they don't wanna run restaurants. They just wanna make their beer and sell it,\" Waters said, urging the committee to support flexibility that would allow local food vendors, caterers, and food trucks to partner with breweries.

Supporters told the committee the change would help rural and small breweries that cannot sustain full kitchen operations while promoting food availability for patrons. Daniel Olson, executive director of the Washington Brewers Guild, testified that the bill \"keeps customers safer by ensuring a variety of food options are available when they're enjoying a beer\" and would help both breweries and local food vendors form partnerships.

Committee questions covered operational details. Representative Reeves asked whether the model would allow rotating mobile vendors; Waters said the bill as drafted presumes longer‑term arrangements but that food trucks already operate adjacent to taprooms in many places. Representative Ryu asked whether the legislation should provide a grace period to avoid a lapse between subcontractors; Waters said breweries are not currently required to have food on premises and that an operational gap would be a business decision between the parties.

Two brewery owners testified in support by remote and in‑person testimony. Justin Lee, owner of Dwinelle Country Ales (Goldendale), told the committee the bill would make it feasible for small, rural breweries to open additional locations without the cost and staffing burdens of a full kitchen.

The committee closed the public hearing on HB 1602 after receiving testimony; staff recorded 53 pro sign‑ins and 1 con for the bill on the public record.","The Consumer Protection & Business Committee on Jan. 29 heard testimony on House Bill 1602, a bill that would allow breweries and microbreweries that hold restaurant liquor licenses to subcontract or sublease food service obligations to other operators.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364084,"Panel reviews bill to allow wine by the glass at snack bar liquor licenses",550,1198000,1748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2165379-ffd59d7edafdff1e76bcb59da15743b2&start=1198&end=1748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2165379-ffd59d7edafdff1e76bcb59da15743b2/thumbnail_1198000.jpg","/articles/6364084/Washington/Panel-reviews-bill-to-allow-wine-by-the-glass-at-snack-bar-liquor-licenses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364084-f9719069b91ad1653ddc5a44d280d388/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153516&Signature=owrRMYAJtKKne6vfMFjK-J8hp6bBbi6Nv7HJasgZg5XOtMKB36Co3AJjtPeNmNqBN7nBqOqBQVx7ELdtoDLhiINS8Guu9m17di6x~Q2Ct3vHjUg-bgaiVW3S-RgAkODbdO~Ohx4g1F8mCxBkvefkQIY~AQWTkEusrgO6SjdR9GdvByTNsaZnzLQlGnXtD9f-w1fJaNuPLwpFwq7mtxtsyX9HguFHVVUe83-oA6T7xHx4Jh5ikxVcLUBXthkY3AqLFcbxim30w5rDOvcVODv-mCeWEcJ-NPftVHCkkx7zDlCB06zBoER2ys2FH13cKWdA-EJTjUz42-od0Tr0ro0wVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Consumer Protection & Business Committee on Jan. 29 heard staff briefing and sponsor testimony on House Bill 1526, which would amend Washington’s snack bar liquor license to allow the sale of wine by the glass for on‑premise consumption in addition to open bottles or canned beer.

Meghan Mulvihill, staff to the committee, described the statutory framework for the snack bar license and the bill’s limited change: \"House Bill 1526 modifies the snack bar liquor license to also allow a retailer to sell wine by the glass for on premise consumption in addition to open bottled or canned beer,\" Mulvihill said.

Representative Joe Schmick (identified in the hearing as the prime sponsor) said the bill is a narrow change prompted by requests from local businesses. \"This just modifies the statute. So they also can sell wine by the glass. That's it,\" Schmick said, explaining he had been contacted by a nursery that operates a snack bar and whose customers request wine.

Committee members asked whether the bill included reporting requirements or other safeguards. Mulvihill said there are no reporting obligations in the bill text; she said she could review current statute but that the bill itself does not add reporting requirements. Representative Kloba asked specifically whether the bill would include reporting to confirm that alcohol is not becoming a substantial portion of a business’s operations; that reporting is not included in the current draft. Representative Ryu noted that several public‑safety organizations had signed in opposition and asked the sponsor whether the Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs’ opposition was known; Schmick said he could not explain their reasons and suggested the committee ask those organizations directly.

Other legislators raised the policy balance between enabling local businesses to sell local wine and ensuring the license does not functionally convert a retail business into a tasting room. Representative Klobuch suggested a reporting requirement showing the relative share of alcohol sales to the business’s principal sales and asked whether the sponsor would consider a data or reporting amendment; Schmick replied that he would consider the request.

No public testimony was recorded for HB 1526, and the committee closed the bill’s public hearing.","House Bill 1526 would expand the snack bar liquor license to allow wine by the glass for on‑premise consumption at retailers whose primary business is not alcohol sales. Staff said the bill amends existing statute; sponsor and committee members discussed reporting and safety questions.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364074,"Committee adopts amendments and reports substitute House Bills 1104 and 1066 out with due‑pass recommendations",256,4306000,4562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2165379-ffd59d7edafdff1e76bcb59da15743b2&start=4306&end=4562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2165379-ffd59d7edafdff1e76bcb59da15743b2/thumbnail_4306000.jpg","/articles/6364074/Washington/Committee-adopts-amendments-and-reports-substitute-House-Bills-1104-and-1066-out-with-duepass-recommendations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364074-b3e320c101e75a1a9c3ed62ee1d2232e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153516&Signature=IesUsXGXiJWU-kVZYjrk1e5cnHb2~sviASQxogkpVxtMJRWP8KsNfBHLNWZ51Y3pRU9G1eqBY530dT8KdndvdSqza2jJ5EagvW7dpftL-ValPEV6z09J2dQqNbAOTyyzRa-c3Eeyl65x4TDg7Pdev7Jy6eNaYaDJqp90ewCbPOKur2tcEaSH80AzJ-rzQ4BRkdGKgwjHe9FGj3dr8c2eDkSyh0CrfCbyh4mx143y-UCI6b705aAi2~EHWlSMfQIcZxesQpHZCtPnkgOhcKiq7e0~20VX9t3pqW~1YUjLR0nBGAOynSAAdeot1ySWuYmraSNVrJRsaU1EJS-nO-WHsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Consumer Protection & Business Committee voted to advance two substitute bills following amendment votes during its Jan. 29 session.

Representative Reeves moved and the committee considered House Bill 1104, which the committee amended (amendment \"CLOG 293\") to remove a U.S. citizenship requirement from the professional licensing language and to retain state residency requirements. Representative Santos supported the amendment on grounds that removing the citizenship requirement would allow internationally educated engineers to contribute to the practice; Representative Dufeau said he would recommend a no vote until the board could further explain the original rationale for the requirement. The amendment was adopted. Following incorporation of adopted amendments, the committee reported substitute House Bill 1104 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation. Staff read a roll call and announced the final tally as 12 ayes, 2 nays and 1 excused.

Representative Reeves then moved substitute House Bill 1066 and the committee adopted Amendment Claude 295, which clarified LCB and Department of Health roles for a proposed public dashboard and directed agencies to notify the Legislature if requested data do not exist rather than trying to duplicate existing reporting. After adopting the amendment and incorporating it into the substitute, the committee reported substitute House Bill 1066 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation. Staff announced the final tally as 13 ayes, 1 nay and 1 excused.

Recorded roll‑call entries and the staff announcements were read into the record during the meeting for both bills; the committee otherwise provided limited floor debate on the motions beyond the amendment discussions.","The Consumer Protection & Business Committee voted to report out substitute House Bill 1104 (removing a U.S. citizenship requirement for professional engineering licensure) and substitute House Bill 1066 (LCB data/dashboard clarifications) with amendments; roll calls and vote tallies were read on the record.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee hears bill to expand outdoor alcohol service, authorize shared campus events at Seattle Center

Committee hears bill to let breweries subcontract food service and host mobile vendors

Panel reviews bill to allow wine by the glass at snack bar liquor licenses

Committee adopts amendments and reports substitute House Bills 1104 and 1066 out with due‑pass recommendations