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HF3347 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Various municipalities authorized to issue liquor licenses, and requirements of liquor licenses issued to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota modified.

Related bill: SF3545

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is intended to expand the availability and types of liquor licenses that can be issued by various municipalities in Minnesota. It aims to relax certain legal restrictions and allow specific venues in the city of St. Paul to sell intoxicating liquor more freely.

Main Provisions

  • Expansion of Liquor Licenses: The bill authorizes the city of St. Paul to issue on-sale liquor licenses to specific venues, enabling them to sell intoxicating liquor every day of the week.
  • Venues Included:
    • Fitzgerald Theatre
    • Great American History Theater
    • Brave New Workshop at the Palace Theater
    • Science Museum of Minnesota
    • Union Depot
  • These licenses will apply regardless of existing laws, local ordinances, or charter provisions that might otherwise limit the operation due to zoning or proximity to schools or churches.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The primary change is the modification of legal and local restrictions regarding the issuance of liquor licenses to certain venues in St. Paul. This includes overriding existing ordinances or charter provisions that restrict alcohol sales based on zoning or distance criteria related to schools or churches. This makes it easier for the specified venues to obtain licenses and conduct liquor sales.

Relevant Terms

liquor licenses, on-sale intoxicating liquor, zoning laws, ordinance, St. Paul, Fitzgerald Theatre, Science Museum of Minnesota, Union Depot, municipal liquor license laws.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
May 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows issuance of licenses to specific theaters and venues without regard to local zoning laws."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies special provisions for the issuance of onsale intoxicating liquor licenses by the city of St. Paul under section 340A.404, subdivision 2b.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands the list of venues eligible for liquor licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.404",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2b"
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]

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