Arkansas SB523: TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE CLUB BE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law regarding alcoholic beverages; to remove the requirement that a private club be a nonprofit organization; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law regarding alcoholic beverages; and to remove the requirement that a private club be a nonprofit organization.

From the enrolled text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE CLUB BE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE CLUB BE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that: (1) The regulatory framework governing private clubs in this state needs to be modernized to reflect evolving economic realities; (2) Permitting flexibility in business structures can enhance efficiency and economic viability and encourage broader investment and growth; (3) Allowing private clubs in dry counties to operate through diverse business entities, including without limitation corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, will foster competitive fairness, stimulate local economic development, and attract increased investment by offering businesses greater operational flexibility; and (4) Permitting private clubs in dry counties to function through any legally recognized business entity structure, including without limitation *CRH277* 04-07-2025 10:30:00 CRH277 As Engrossed: H4/7/25 SB523 corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, or sole proprietorships, aligns regulatory practices with modern business practices and enhances the state's overall economic competitiveness. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 3-4-108(b), concerning the selling of alcoholic beverages with a food purchase by a …

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Sponsors

• Missy Irvin (R, 24) · primary sponsor
• Carol Dalby (R, 100)

Latest actions

1. April 18, 2025: Notification that SB523 is now Act 762
2. April 15, 2025: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
3. April 15, 2025: Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
4. April 14, 2025: ORDERED ENROLLED
5. April 14, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
6. April 14, 2025: Rules suspended.
7. April 14, 2025: House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
8. April 14, 2025: Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
9. April 10, 2025: Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass concur in House Amendment No. 1
10. April 8, 2025: Re-referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1182 (April 14, 2025): 29 yea, 4 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1071 (April 8, 2025): 70 yea, 8 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #824 (April 3, 2025): 27 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #782 (April 2, 2025): 31 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #29 (January 22, 2025): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #22 (January 16, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB523?

SB523 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE CLUB BE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

What does SB523 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law regarding alcoholic beverages; to remove the requirement that a private club be a nonprofit organization; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law regarding alcoholic beverages; and to remove the requirement that a private club be a nonprofit organization.

What is the status of SB523?

Chaptered as of April 18, 2025. Latest action: Notification that SB523 is now Act 762 (April 18, 2025).

Who sponsored SB523?

Missy Irvin (R, 24), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB523?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB523