Vote: Committee vote · Investigations And Government Operations
Senate Investigations And Government OperationsMar 24, 2026Result: passed
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Senate bill · S646 (2025-26)
Makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A8201, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill would ease restrictions related to the issuance of temporary retail permits.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate
The sponsor's argument
Why James Skoufis says this is needed
Retail license applicants seeking to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption frequently depend on temporary permits issued by the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to expedite the commencement of their operations while awaiting the issuance of a full license-a process often delayed by administrative backlogs spanning several months. Easing certain limita- tions associated with being awarded these permits would enable more retailers to establish a stable foundation aligned with their business plans.
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Recorded votes
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Mar 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 25, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 24, 2026
1ST Report CAL.606
1ST REPORT CAL.606
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
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- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
- May 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate