Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 17, 2016 |
committed to rules |
Jun 09, 2016 |
amended on third reading 7149b |
Jun 07, 2016 |
amended on third reading (t) 7149a |
May 09, 2016 |
advanced to third reading |
May 05, 2016 |
2nd report cal. |
May 04, 2016 |
1st report cal.662 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
referred to commerce, economic development and small business |
Senate Bill S7149B
2015-2016 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Rules Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, IP) Senate District
2015-S7149 - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §64-a, ABC L
2015-S7149 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7149 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to liquor in certain motion picture theatres PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : Relates to liquor in certain motion picture theaters. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS : Subdivision 6 of section 64-a of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law as amended by chapter 475 of the Laws of 2011 is amended. Subdivision 8 of section 64-a of Alcoholic Beverage Control Law as added by chapter 531 of the laws 1964 is amended. JUSTIFICATION : The inability for movie theaters to serve beer, wine and liquor is an example of the type of antiquated blue laws that remain on the books in the State of New York. Dozens of other states have permitted the service of beer, wine and liquor in movie theaters in recent years.New York State permits limited alcohol sales, but only in conjunction with
2015-S7149 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7149 I N S E N A T E March 31, 2016 ___________ Introduced by Sen. SAVINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Devel- opment and Small Business AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to liquor in certain motion picture theatres THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 6 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by chapter 475 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows: 6. No special on-premises license shall be granted except for premises in which the principal business shall be (a) the sale of food or bever- ages at retail for consumption on the premises or (b) the operation of a legitimate theatre, INCLUDING A MOTION PICTURE THEATRE THAT IS A BUILD- ING OR FACILITY WHICH IS REGULARLY USED AND KEPT OPEN PRIMARILY FOR THE EXHIBITION OF MOTION PICTURES ON A DAILY BASIS, OR ON A REGULAR SEASONAL BASIS OF NO LESS THAN SIX CONTIGUOUS WEEKS, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHERE ALL AUDITORIUM SEATING IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE FLOOR AND AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE MOTION PICTURE THEATRE'S ANNUAL GROSS REVENUES IS THE COMBINED RESULT OF ADMISSION REVENUE FOR THE SHOWING OF MOTION PICTURES AND THE SALE OF FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, or such other lawful adult entertainment or recreational facility as the liquor authority, giving due regard to the convenience of the public and the strict avoidance of sales prohibited by this chapter, shall by regu- lation classify for eligibility. [Nothing contained in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize the issuance of a license to a motion picture theatre, except those meeting the definition of restaurant and meals, and where all seating is at tables where meals are served.] S 2. Subdivision 8 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as added by chapter 531 of the laws of 1964, is amended to read as follows: 8. Every special on-premises licensee shall regularly keep food avail- able for sale to its customers for consumption on the premises. The availability of sandwiches, soups or other foods, whether fresh, proc- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, IP) Senate District
2015-S7149A - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §64-a, ABC L
2015-S7149A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7149A TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : Relates to liquor in certain motion picture theaters. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS : Subdivision 4 of section 64-a of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law ("ABC") law as added by chapter 531 of the laws 1964 is amended to provide specific requirements for motion picture theaters applying for liquor licenses including checking ID on all purchases, only selling to ticketed theater patrons, limiting sales to one beverage per transaction, and limiting the time of sales. Subdivision 6 of section 64-a of the ABC law as amended by chapter 475 of the Laws of 2011 is amended to permit movie theaters to apply for liquor licenses. Subdivision 8 of section 64-a of ABC law as added by chapter 531 of the laws 1964 is amended to permit movie theater food to satisfy the food requirement of the subdivision.
2015-S7149A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7149--A Cal. No. 662 I N S E N A T E March 31, 2016 ___________ Introduced by Sens. SAVINO, KENNEDY, VALESKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business -- reported favora- bly from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to alco- hol in certain motion picture theatres THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as added by chapter 531 of the laws of 1964, is amended to read as follows: 4. Section fifty-four shall control so far as applicable the procedure in connection with such application, EXCEPT MOTION PICTURE THEATRES APPLYING FOR A LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION SIX OF THIS SECTION SHALL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO: (A) AT EVERY PURCHASE OF BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE, THE PURCHASER MUST PRESENT VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CONFIRM- ING THAT THE INDIVIDUAL PURCHASER IS OVER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, AND A VALID TICKET OR TICKET STUB FOR A MOTION PICTURE AT THE MOTION PICTURE THEATRE; (B) PERMIT THE PURCHASE OF ONLY ONE BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE PER TRANSACTION; AND (C) PERMIT THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE FIRST MOTION PICTURE, AND SALES SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE FINAL MOTION PICTURE. S 2. Subdivision 6 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by chapter 475 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows: 6. No special on-premises license shall be granted except for premises in which the principal business shall be (a) the sale of food or bever- ages at retail for consumption on the premises or (b) the operation of a legitimate theatre, INCLUDING A MOTION PICTURE THEATRE THAT IS A BUILD- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, IP) Senate District
2015-S7149B (ACTIVE) - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §64-a, ABC L
2015-S7149B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7149B TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : Relates to liquor in certain motion picture theaters. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS : Subdivision 4 of section 64-a of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law ("ABC") law as added by chapter 531 of the laws 1964 is amended to provide specific requirements for motion picture theaters applying for liquor licenses including checking ID on all purchases, only selling to ticketed theater patrons, limiting sales to one beverage per transaction, and limiting the time of sales. Subdivision 6 of section 64-a of the ABC law as amended by chapter 475 of the Laws of 2011 is amended to permit movie theaters to apply for liquor licenses. Subdivision 8 of section 64-a of ABC law as added by chapter 531 of the laws 1964 is amended to permit movie theater food to satisfy the
2015-S7149B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7149--B Cal. No. 662 I N S E N A T E March 31, 2016 ___________ Introduced by Sens. SAVINO, KENNEDY, VALESKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business -- reported favora- bly from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading -- again amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to alco- hol in certain motion picture theatres THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as added by chapter 531 of the laws of 1964, is amended to read as follows: 4. Section fifty-four shall control so far as applicable the procedure in connection with such application, EXCEPT MOTION PICTURE THEATRES APPLYING FOR A LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION SIX OF THIS SECTION SHALL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO: (A) AT EVERY PURCHASE OF BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE, THE PURCHASER MUST PRESENT VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CONFIRM- ING THAT THE INDIVIDUAL PURCHASER IS OVER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, AND A VALID TICKET OR TICKET STUB FOR A MOTION PICTURE AT THE MOTION PICTURE THEATRE; (B) PERMIT THE PURCHASE OF ONLY ONE BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE PER TRANSACTION; AND (C) PERMIT THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, SPIRITS, OR OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE FIRST MOTION PICTURE, AND SALES SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE FINAL MOTION PICTURE. S 2. Subdivision 6 of section 64-a of the alcoholic beverage control law, as amended by chapter 475 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows: 6. No special on-premises license shall be granted except for premises in which the principal business shall be (a) the sale of food or bever- ages at retail for consumption on the premises or (b) the operation of a EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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