Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 5643 — Modifying theater license provisions.

Last action — Returned to Rules.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The changes in SB 5643 clarify the requirements for theaters selling alcohol. The new version allows small theaters, specifically those with up to four screens, to bypass certain food service requirements while still being able to serve alcohol if they have table service. This matters because it makes it easier for smaller venues to operate, potentially increasing their revenue and attracting more audiences while still maintaining measures to prevent underage drinking. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for responsible alcohol service training for staff, enhancing safety for all patrons.

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S-3155.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5643State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionBySenate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators King, Palumbo, Honeyford, Keiser, Walsh, Saldaña, and Nguyen)READ FIRST TIME 03/25/19.AN ACT Relating to theater licenses;
S-0283.1SENATE BILL 5643State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionBySenators King, Palumbo, Honeyford, Keiser, Walsh, Saldaña, and NguyenRead first time 01/25/19.Referred to Committee on Labor & Commerce.AN ACT Relating to theater licenses;
However, theaters with no more than four screens that provide tabletop service are exempt from the requirements of (b)(ii) and (iv) of this subsection.
However, theaters with no more than four screens that provide tabletop service are exempt from the requirements of (b)(ii) of this subsection.
Each customer must be physically present and age verified at the time of order for any alcoholic beverage;(iv) Not promote the sale of spirits, beer, or wine on the theater premises through advertising such as posters or neon signs;
Each customer must be physically present and age verified at the time of order for any alcoholic beverage;
and(v) Ensure that all managers and staff who interact with guests complete a responsible service of alcohol course within thirty days of hire.
and(iv) Ensure that all managers and staff who interact with guests complete a responsible service of alcohol course within thirty days of hire.
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Action History

  1. Returned to Rules.

  2. Returned to Rules.

  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Moved to Rules White Sheet.

  6. Moved to Rules White Sheet.

  7. Senate Rules "X" file.

  8. Senate Rules "X" file.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  13. Returned to Rules.

  14. Returned to Rules.

  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  19. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 03:30 PM

  20. Minority; without recommendation.

  21. Minority; do not pass.

  22. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  23. Minority; without recommendation.

  24. Minority; do not pass.

  25. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  26. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 03:30 PM

  27. Referred to Ways & Means.

  28. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 05:45 PM

  29. Minority; without recommendation.

  30. And refer to Ways & Means.

  31. LBRC - Majority; do pass.

  32. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00 AM

  33. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5643?
SB 5643 is sponsored by Curtis King (Republican), Palumbo, Honeyford, Keiser, Walsh, Rebecca Saldaña (Democrat), and Joe Nguyen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5643?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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