Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2291

Introduced

2/3/23

Refer

2/3/23

Report Pass

2/14/23

Engrossed

2/23/23

Refer

3/2/23

Failed

4/30/24

Caption

Permitting food establishments to allow dogs in outside areas and microbreweries to allow dogs in outside and inside areas, allowing microbreweries to sell beer with a limited alcohol content as cereal malt beverage.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2291 will have a direct impact on the operations of microbreweries in Kansas. It will allow these establishments to enhance their customer experience by permitting dogs in specified areas, provided that they comply with strict health guidelines. The bill is seen as a way to modernize regulations surrounding food service in light of evolving consumer preferences towards pet-friendly dining options. Microbreweries would need to adhere to the newly established conditions to ensure safe practices around food and drink preparation.

Summary

House Bill 2291 aims to amend the Kansas food code to allow food establishments classified as microbreweries to permit dogs on their premises, subject to certain conditions. The bill recognizes that microbreweries serve a unique niche where customers often enjoy a casual environment and may wish to bring their pets. The proposed legislation outlines specific requirements to ensure food safety and hygiene, including the preparation of a written plan to prevent food contamination and protocols for dog management within the establishments.

Contention

The bill, however, is not without its points of contention. Health advocates may raise concerns about the health risks associated with allowing dogs in food service areas, despite the presence of regulations aimed at mitigating these risks. Critics might argue that the legislation could lead to potential violations of health codes if improperly enforced and question the adequacy of the proposed safety measures. Ongoing discussions will likely involve balancing pet-friendly initiatives with public health considerations to address these concerns effectively.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

KS HB2059

Exempting charitable raffle prizes of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages from the Kansas liquor control act, the club and drinking establishment act and the Kansas cereal malt beverage act; amending the spirits, wine and beer distributors law regulating samples; requiring monthly remittance of gallonage taxes regarding special order shipping of wine; allowing businesses to sell cereal malt beverage by the drink on Sundays without requiring that 30% of the gross receipts of such businesses be derived from the sale of food; permitting food establishments to allow dogs in outside areas on the premises and food establishments that are microbreweries to allow dogs in outside and inside areas on the premises notwithstanding certain provisions of the Kansas food code; amending the common consumption area law to permit rather than require roads be blocked and allowing designation of such areas by signage.

KS SB511

Permitting beer and hard cider sales by microbreweries to retailers, public venues, clubs, drinking establishments, holders of temporary permits and caterers and allowing such sales at special events to consumers.

KS HB2124

Senate Substitute for HB 2124 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Permitting beer and hard cider sales by microbreweries to retailers, public venues, clubs, drinking establishments, holders of temporary permits and caterers and allowing such sales at special events to consumers.