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HF2055 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

St. Paul; city allowed to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Union Depot.

Related bill: SF2202

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to update Minnesota's existing liquor licensing laws to permit the city of St. Paul to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to specific venues, allowing these locations to sell alcohol.

Main Provisions

  • The Bill allows the Science Museum of Minnesota, located at 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, to obtain an on-sale intoxicating liquor license. This means they can sell alcohol every day of the week.
  • The Union Depot at 214 Fourth Street East, St. Paul, is also authorized to receive an on-sale intoxicating liquor license. Like the Science Museum, this venue can sell alcohol throughout the entire week.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The amendment specifically gives the city of St. Paul the authority to issue these liquor licenses regardless of any pre-existing laws, local ordinances, or charter provisions that might otherwise limit such sales due to zoning regulations or proximity to schools or churches.

Relevant Terms

  • On-sale intoxicating liquor license
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Union Depot
  • City of St. Paul
  • Liquor licensing
  • Zoning regulations
  • Charter provisions

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows issuance of onsale intoxicating liquor licenses to the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Union Depot."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends liquor licensing allowances for the city of St. Paul under section 340A.404, subdivision 2b.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies permissions for liquor sales on all days of the week at specified venues."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.404"
  }
]

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