SF3545 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Municipalities liquor license issuance authorization; liquor licenses issued to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota requirements modification
Related bill: HF3347
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to update regulations related to liquor licenses in Minnesota. It provides authority to certain municipalities to issue liquor licenses and modifies existing liquor license rules for the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- Municipal Authority: The bill allows specific cities, such as St. Paul, to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to certain venues without being restricted by local zoning laws or distances from schools or churches.
- Eligible Venues: The Fitzgerald Theatre, Great American History Theater, Brave New Workshop at the Palace Theater, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and the Union Depot in St. Paul can receive these licenses. These licenses permit the sale of alcoholic beverages every day of the week.
- University of Minnesota Licenses: Changes will be made to the requirements and regulations for liquor licenses issued to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 by adding exceptions to existing laws, allowing specific venues to sell alcohol even if existing local laws, ordinances, or charter provisions usually prohibit such sales due to location-related restrictions.
Relevant Terms
- Liquor licenses
- On-sale intoxicating liquor
- Municipality authority
- Special provision
- Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota
- St. Paul venues
- Zoning laws
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| May 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends section 340A.404 subdivision 2b to allow the city of St. Paul to issue onsale intoxicating liquor licenses to specific venues.",
"modified": [
"Allows the city of St. Paul to issue licenses to more venues irrespective of local zoning laws or proximity to schools and churches."
]
},
"citation": "340A.404",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2b"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee