SB635
To Amend The Law Concerning Alcoholic Beverages; And To Authorize Bottle Lockers In Certain Restaurants.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 635 proposes an amendment to Arkansas law to permit restaurants located in 'wet' territories that hold valid on-premises consumption permits to provide bottle lockers for guests. These lockers are defined as storage systems within the restaurant where patrons may store bottles of alcoholic beverages they have purchased for later consumption. The bill establishes that guests may be charged a storage fee by the restaurant for the use of these lockers. This legislation aims to formalize a service model that allows for the private storage and consumption of personal alcohol supplies within authorized dining establishments.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries include restaurant owners and operators in wet territories who will gain an additional revenue stream through storage fees, as well as patrons who frequent these establishments and desire the convenience of storing their own alcoholic beverages for future dining experiences.
Who Might Suffer?
Potentially impacted parties could include state or local alcoholic beverage control regulators who may face increased administrative burdens regarding the enforcement of storage and consumption laws, as well as competing bars or hospitality businesses that do not offer such facilities and may see a shift in consumer traffic.
Vote Records
Third Reading
April 10, 2025View individual votes (35)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane English | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Greg Leding | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Bryan King | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Stephanie Flowers | Democrat | Senate | Nay |
| Frederick Love | Democrat | Senate | Nay |
| Terry Rice | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Gary Stubblefield | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| John Payton | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Alan Clark | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Bart Hester | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| David Wallace | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Clarke Tucker | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Scott Flippo | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jamie Scott | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Joshua Bryant | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Matt McKee | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jim Petty | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Matt Stone | Republican | Senate | Yea |
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