New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08104

Introduced
5/15/25  
Refer
5/15/25  
Engrossed
6/12/25  

Caption

Requires the state liquor authority to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of an application for a liquor license in their district.

Impact

The introduction of S08104 represents a shift in the oversight dynamics regarding liquor licenses. By requiring the liquor authority to notify local representatives, it establishes a formal mechanism for legislative engagement in matters that were previously more insulated from local governance. This could lead to increased scrutiny of liquor license applications and potentially more influence for district representatives in the licensing process.

Summary

Bill S08104 mandates that the state liquor authority must notify state legislative representatives upon receiving applications for liquor licenses in their respective districts. The intent of this legislation is to enhance transparency and ensure that local lawmakers are informed of new liquor license applications, which could directly impact their communities. This requirement is aimed at fostering collaboration and communication between state authorities and local governments.

Contention

While the bill seeks to improve communication and legislative oversight, it may bring concerns among some stakeholders regarding the potential for increased bureaucratic delays in the licensing process. Opponents could argue that these notifications may lead to politicization of the licensing decisions, causing delays that could adversely affect businesses seeking to operate within their districts. Balancing the interests of local governments with the need for timely licensing may become a focal point for discussion as the bill moves forward.

Companion Bills

NY A06929

Same As Requires the state liquor authority to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of an application for a liquor license in their district.

Previously Filed As

NY A07722

Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.

NY S08912

Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.

NY S08451

Provides that the commissioner of labor shall notify the chairman of the state liquor authority of certain violations of the labor law relating to wages and hours of labor; provides that the chairman of the state liquor authority shall suspend certain liquor licenses of such employers in violation of such provisions.

NY A09033

Provides that the commissioner of labor shall notify the chairman of the state liquor authority of certain violations of the labor law relating to wages and hours of labor; provides that the chairman of the state liquor authority shall suspend certain liquor licenses of such employers in violation of such provisions.

NY A06085

Permits the state liquor authority to issue a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises.

NY S07107

Permits the state liquor authority to issue a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises.

NY A06134

Provides the liquor authority the ability to set the duration of brewer's licenses, farm brewery licenses and restaurant-brewer licenses to three years.

NY S06443

Provides the liquor authority the ability to set the duration of brewer's licenses, farm brewery licenses and restaurant-brewer licenses to three years.

NY S02853

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

NY A07540

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

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