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WI AB705
WI AB705The issuance of an alcohol beverage retail license for premises where certain art-related business is conducted.
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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law specifies that an alcohol beverage retail license may be issued for a painting studio and provides exceptions to some requirements that generally apply to licensed establishments. Under current law, painting studios with alcohol beverage licenses are excepted from certain restrictions on operating hours and the presence of unaccompanied minors. “Painting studio” is defined under current law as “an establishment that is primarily engaged in the business of providing to customers instruction in the art of painting and that offers customers the opportunity to purchase food and beverages for consumption while they paint.” This bill changes the term “painting studio” to “art studio” and expands the definition to cover candlemaking.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "painting studio" to "art studio" in Wisconsin's alcohol beverage licensing statutes, broadening the scope of establishments that can obtain special alcohol beverage retail licenses. Specifically, the bill changes the definition to include not just painting instruction, but also candlemaking, and allows such art studios to have more flexible operating hours and different rules regarding alcohol service and consumption. The changes are made across multiple sections of the state's statutes, replacing references to "painting studio" with "art studio" and updating the definition to cover instruction in multiple art forms. By modifying these licensing provisions, the bill creates more opportunities for art-focused businesses to serve alcohol while offering instructional experiences, potentially supporting small creative businesses and providing new social and recreational options for consumers. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow these studios to remain open during certain restricted hours and sell alcohol under specific conditions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs (on 12/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab705 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB705.pdf |
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