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Committee advances several measures on liquor licenses, firefighting access and state emblem
Summary
The Senate Committee on Governmental Organization voted to advance several bills including county alcohol-license increases, a technical beer-distributor clarification, a state shrub designation and a measure limiting private firefighters’ use of public water.
The Senate Committee on Governmental Organization voted to advance multiple bills on a consent and regular calendar during a single hearing session.
Key actions at a glance
AB 445 (Aguiar‑Curry): The bill would grant Colusa County 10 new on‑sale liquor licenses because the county has not qualified for new licenses in more than 20 years, proponents said. Dylan Elliott, representing San Luis Obispo County sponsors (testimony recorded), said tourism-driven demand has outpaced population‑based license allocation scales. The committee moved AB 445 to the Appropriations Committee. Committee tally recorded: 14 yes, 0 no.
AB 1008 (Addis): The bill would allow San Luis Obispo…
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