Bill > HB2035

This bill increases license, permit, and endorsement fees for various alcohol-related licenses across Washington state. The bill systematically amends numerous sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to raise fees for different types of liquor licenses, including those for distilleries, wineries, breweries, restaurants, theaters, hotels, and other venues that sell or serve alcohol. The fee increases range from modest adjustments (such as raising a day spa permit from $125 to $187.50) to more significant increases (like increasing a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license from $1,600 to $2,400). The bill also adds a new section requiring the Liquor and Cannabis Board to increase by 50 percent any license, permit, or endorsement fee that is determined by board rule. The fee increases appear to be aimed at generating more revenue and potentially covering the costs of licensing and enforcement activities. Notably, the bill removes several COVID-19 related fee waivers that were previously in place and standardizes some numerical references (such as changing "twenty-one" to "21" and spelling out numbers like "ten thousand"). The changes affect a wide range of alcohol-related businesses and licenses, from small specialty shops to large entertainment venues.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2035&Year=2025&Initiative=false