Authorizing multiple liquor licensees to have licensed premises within a facility owned and leased out by another liquor licensee or person.

Deleted the entire section that amended RCW 42.56.270, which previously established exemptions for various types of financial, commercial, and proprietary information from public disclosure.

Changed the bill title and description to remove the reference to amending RCW 42.56.270, reflecting the deletion of that section.

Updated the bill header to indicate it was referred to the Consumer Protection & Business Committee rather than being read for the first time on a different date.

Updated the legislative session year from 2025 to 2026 and adjusted the first reading date to reflect the new session.

Explicitly allowed 'other businesses' to operate alongside liquor licensees in a shared facility, broadening the previous rule that only mentioned other licensees.

Added a specific requirement that a licensee leasing kitchen space must verify the lessee holds all required health and business permits before the lessee begins operating.

Added a new clause stating that the bill does not authorize unlicensed persons to engage in activities that require a liquor license.

Added a new clause explicitly prohibiting unlicensed persons, including kitchen lessees, from preparing or serving food without the proper permits and licenses.