SB 114 CO

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Became Law

A manufacturer of spirituous liquors (manufacturer) that seeks to serve and sell alcohol beverages acquired from wholesalers licensed in the state (wholesaler) at the manufacturer's licensed premises and any approved sales room is required to apply for a permit from the local and state licensing authorities for on-premises consumption for each location where the manufacturer will serve and sell alcohol beverages acquired from a wholesaler.     Prior to issuing the permit, the local licensing authority shall provide public notice and consider the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, zoning restrictions, and other local licensing concerns. The act includes fees that a permit applicant must pay to a local licensing authority. Upon approval from the local licensing authority, a manufacturer shall apply to the state licensing authority for a state permit. If the state permit is approved:The manufacturer must serve sandwiches and light snacks if selling and serving alcohol beverages acquired from a wholesaler; andThe proceeds from the sale of alcohol beverages acquired from wholesalers must not account for more than 50% of the manufacturer's gross annual revenue from alcohol beverage sales.      The state permit is valid until the expiration of the local permit or for one year after the date of issuance of the state permit, whichever is sooner, unless the permit is inactive, suspended, or revoked.     If a manufacturer does not obtain a permit from the local and state licensing authority to serve and sell alcohol beverages acquired from a wholesaler, the manufacturer may purchase and use common alcohol modifiers to combine with the manufacturer's spirituous liquors to produce cocktails for consumption on and off the sales room premises.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• S. Bright Republican · sponsor
• J. Marchman Democratic · sponsor
• M. Soper Republican · sponsor
• B. Titone Democratic · sponsor

1. May 29, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 27, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 26, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
4. May 26, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
5. May 11, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
6. May 9, 2026 House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
7. May 8, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · lower
8. May 7, 2026 House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
9. Apr 29, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance · lower
10. Apr 29, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
11. Apr 28, 2026 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · upper
12. Apr 28, 2026 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
13. Apr 2, 2026 Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations · upper
14. Feb 17, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology · upper