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Committee hears proposal to allow wine by the glass at snack‑bar liquor licenses
Washington State Senate Labor and Commerce Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary
HB 1526 would let snack‑bar licensees sell wine by the glass in addition to on‑site beer; staff and LCB discussed typical users of snack‑bar licenses and a timing/fee technicality tied to prior legislation that raised fees in 2025.
The committee heard House Bill 1526, which would permit retailers holding a snack‑bar liquor license to sell wine by the glass in addition to bottled or canned beer served on site.
Committee staff explained snack‑bar licenses are intended for businesses whose primary…
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