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Committee clears bill to let Sherwood annexed-area residents vote on beer and wine sales
Summary
Senate Bill 201, presented by Sen. Jane English, would allow Sherwood to hold a local election in an annexed area on whether to permit beer and wine sales. Supporters said the change addresses a local food desert and economic development; the committee passed the measure following public testimony and a motion for immediate consideration.
Senate Bill 201, sponsored by Senator Jane English (District 13), would allow the city of Sherwood to hold an election in a designated annexed area to determine whether beer and wine sales would be permitted there.
English said the bill was amended to address concerns heard at an earlier hearing and to allow the local option vote she and local leaders requested. She said the community had held a public hearing with no…
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