2009 Senate Bill 186

Ease catering liquor permit restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To allow the Liquor Control Commission to issue a supplemental liquor permit to restaurants that would allow them to bring liquor and serve it at catered events where they also serve food. Under current law, caterers are allowed to serve liquor, but the host of the event must purchase it independently.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

March 12, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 20, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To authorize a fine of up to $1,000 for a catering permit holder who violates liquor code regulations.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

May 20, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform