Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB1526: Snack bar liquor licenses
Status: Signed into law, March 24, 2026
Modifying the snack bar liquor license.
What the bill says
An act Relating to the snack bar liquor license; and amending RCW 66.24.350.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to the snack bar liquor license; and amending RCW 66.24.350. Sec. 1. RCW 66.24.350 and 2025 c 343 s 25 are each amended to read as fee $187.50 per year. Passed by the House March 12, 2026. Passed by the Senate March 3, 2026. Approved by the Governor March 24, 2026. Filed in Office of Secretary of State March 25, 2026. --- END ---
Sponsors
- Joe Schmick (R) · primary sponsor
- Julia Reed (D)
- Kevin Waters (R)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 192, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : President signed.
- : Speaker signed.
- : Passed final passage; yeas, 87; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- : House concurred in Senate amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 12, 2026): 87 yea, 9 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 3, 2026): 47 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: Do pass as amended (February 24, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 17, 2026): 90 yea, 7 nay, passed
- House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business: Do pass (February 5, 2025): 14 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Common questions
- What is HB1526?
- HB1526 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Snack bar liquor licenses.
- What does HB1526 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to the snack bar liquor license; and amending RCW 66.24.350.
- What is the status of HB1526?
- Signed into law as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1526?
- Joe Schmick (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1526?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1526&Year=2025
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