Bill > SB691

This bill modifies Wisconsin's alcohol beverage licensing laws by expanding the definition of a "painting studio" to an "art studio" and adding candlemaking as an eligible instructional activity. Specifically, the bill changes existing statutes to replace references to "painting studio" with "art studio" across multiple sections of law, and creates new provisions that recognize both painting and candlemaking as qualifying artistic activities for special alcohol beverage licensing. Under the revised definition, an art studio would be an establishment primarily engaged in providing customers instruction in artistic activities (such as painting or candlemaking) and offering food and beverages for consumption during the instructional activity. The bill appears to maintain existing exceptions for art studios related to operating hours and other regulatory requirements, effectively broadening the scope of businesses that can obtain a special alcohol beverage license while engaging in creative instructional activities. These changes suggest an intent to provide more flexibility for businesses that offer creative workshops where participants can enjoy alcoholic beverages while learning an artistic skill.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb691