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S 8104

Relates to providing notice to elected officials upon receipt of an application for a liquor license

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

Requires liquor-license authorities to notify elected officials when a license application is received, boosting transparency and local oversight.

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Bill Summary · S 8104

Summary of S 8104: Notice to Elected Officials Upon Receipt of a Liquor License Application

Purpose and scope

S 8104 would require a liquor license licensing authority to provide notice to elected officials when it receives an application for a liquor license. The bill’s title indicates its aim is to enhance transparency and notify local or state elected representatives about ongoing liquor license applications.

Key provisions (as conveyed by the bill’s title and status)

  • Mandatory notice to elected officials: Upon receipt of a liquor license application, the designated licensing authority must notify elected officials.
  • Details not specified here: The exact recipients (which elected officials), method of notice (electronic, mail, etc.), timing (immediately upon receipt or within a defined period), and content of the notice are defined in the bill’s full text (not provided in the summary).

Who would be affected

  • Liquor license licensing authorities (state or local agencies handling liquor licenses).
  • Elected officials representing districts or jurisdictions where license applications are filed.
  • Liquor license applicants, who would be the subject of increased intergovernmental notice activity.
  • The general public could benefit from greater transparency around licensing processes.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025.
  • Major actions in the Senate:
    • May 15, 2025: Referred to Investigations and Government Operations.
    • June 4, 2025: Committee discharged and committed to Rules; ordered to third reading (Cal. 1568).
    • June 12, 2025: Passed the Senate (noted twice in the actions) and delivered to the Assembly.
    • June 12, 2025: Referred to Economic Development in the Assembly.
  • Related/companion bill: A 6929 (Assembly companion).

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Sean Ryan.
  • Cosponsor: Robert Jackson.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Transparency and oversight: Could increase local input and awareness around liquor licensing decisions.
  • Administrative burden: Licensing authorities may incur costs or procedural changes to implement notice requirements.
  • Political dynamics: Notified elected officials may engage more actively in licensing outcomes in their districts.
  • Text-dependent details: Specifics on who counts as an “elected official,” the notice content, and the delivery timeline would be found in the enacted bill text.

Next steps / timeline

  • If the Assembly passes the companion bill or enacts S 8104, it would proceed through the Assembly’s process and potentially to a conference committee if there are differences between the Senate and Assembly versions. Current status indicates the Senate version is advancing to the Assembly for consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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