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Senate committee approves bill to allow third‑party delivery of beer and wine
Summary
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 98, which would permit third‑party companies to deliver beer and wine and create a permit and training regime for delivery drivers overseen by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control agency.
At a meeting of the Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee, members voted to pass Senate Bill 98, a measure that would allow third‑party companies to deliver beer and wine to consumers and establish a state permit and training requirements for those delivery services.
The bill’s sponsor, Senator Davis, said the measure places regulatory requirements on the delivery stage that mirror in‑store safeguards and gives the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agency authority to set and enforce rules. "So there is accountability all throughout throughout this bill," Davis said during closing remarks.
Opponents, including independent package store owners, urged the committee to reject the…
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