2022 Senate Bill 1163

Repeal sunset on bar and restaurant "commons area" liquor service

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To repeal the December 31, 2026 sunset on a 2020 law that lets local governments permit bars and restaurants to serve alcohol in a "commons area" within a “social district… shared by at least two other bars or restaurants".

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 11, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2022

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To repeal the December 31, 2026 sunset on a 2020 law that lets local governments permit bars and restaurants to serve alcohol in a "commons area" within a “social district… shared by at least two other bars or restaurants".

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform