HB735

Generally revising alcohol laws

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Montana HB735 revises alcohol laws, including definitions and fingerprint requirements for applicants.

Montana HB735 generally revises alcohol laws, updating definitions and fingerprint requirements for applicants. The bill amends definitions for terms such as "agency liquor store," "beer," "malt beverage," and "sacramental wine." It also specifies that applicants for certain alcohol licenses, along with any person employed as a location manager, must submit fingerprints for a background check. The bill includes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval.

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Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President