The Senate Economic Development Committee has approved a bill that would authorize operators of a distillery or mini-distillery to offer for purchase and consumption liquor on the premises on Sundays beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Committee counsel Amanda Leslie said the bill, SB 290, is similar to the “Brunch Bill” passed last year.
The bill will be referred to Senate Judiciary once reported to the floor.
The committee also began discussion of SB 485, which would assist the expansion of broadband service to unserved areas of West Virginia by providing loan insurance for commercial loans used for the expansion of broadband service to unserved or underserved areas.
Senator Mike Romano, D-Harrison, said he was concerned about the fact that no one would be able to ensure that money is being spent or used correctly.
The bill would be referred to Senate Finance once reported to the floor.
The committee is recessed until after Judiciary finishes its 1:30 p.m. meeting in 208W.
