HF2055
St. Paul; city allowed to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Union Depot.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
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
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy | |
| March 12, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee