Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB928

Introduced
9/14/23  

Caption

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

Impact

The implication of SB928 is significant for the retail environment of liquor sales in Pennsylvania. If passed, the bill would adjust the provisions under which Pennsylvania Liquor Stores operate, potentially leading to an increase in sales efficiency and revenue generation for the state. The changes are anticipated to better align state regulations with contemporary consumer practices and preferences, promoting a more streamlined and accessible retail experience while continuing to enforce responsible sales measures.

Summary

SB928 focuses on the sales regulations for Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, proposing modifications to existing laws governing how these stores operate. The bill aims to refine the structures around sales processes, enhancing the efficiency of operations within state-run liquor stores. As a response to changing public attitudes towards liquor sales and management, this legislation reflects an effort to adapt state regulations to better meet the needs of consumers while ensuring responsible management of sales practices.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding SB928 appears to be cautiously optimistic among proponents, who argue that the adjustments are necessary for modernizing the state’s approach to liquor sales. Supporters generally welcome the move towards enhancing operational effectiveness while retaining a level of regulatory oversight. However, there exists a contingent of concern regarding the implications of loosening regulations and potential negative impacts on public health and safety.

Contention

Notable points of contention around SB928 include discussions on preserving local control versus implementing state-wide standards for liquor sales. Critics argue that changes to existing regulations should consider local sentiments and conditions that vary across different communities. The tension between enhancing operational efficiency through state oversight and maintaining localized control over liquor sales practices is likely to be a central theme throughout debates surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB519

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA HB1468

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA HB1174

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA HB39

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses.

PA HB885

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses.

PA SB882

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA SB688

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; in licenses and regulations relating to liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for liquor importers' licenses, fees, privileges and restrictions, providing for ready-to-drink cocktail permit and for authority to acquire ready-to-drink cocktail permits and further providing for distributors' and importing distributors' restrictions on sales, storage, etc, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees, for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.

PA HB1750

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for heading of article, for authority to issue liquor licenses to hotels, restaurants and clubs, for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, for secondary service area, for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensees, for public service liquor licenses, for liquor importers' licenses, fees, privileges and restrictions, for public venue license, for performing arts facility license, for continuing care retirement community retail licenses, for casino liquor license, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for sales by manufacturers of malt or brewed beverages and minimum quantities and for distributors' and importing distributors' restrictions on sales, storage, etc; adding provisions relating to fees and taxation of ready-to-drink cocktails for off-premises consumption; and further providing for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees.

PA HB221

In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for enforcement.

PA HB1173

In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for enforcement.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.