HB 1730 — Allowing people 18 years of age or older to work in certain 21 year and older establishments.

What this bill does

Allows all liquor licensees to have employees that are between the ages of 18 and 21 to be present in the licensed facility under certain circumstances and to perform limited job duties that do not include the the sale or service of alcohol.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2023
  84 yea · 13 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 7, 2023
  44 yea · 4 nay · 1 not voting

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• HB 2204 — Creating a special liquor permit.