Allowing wineries to hold a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license.
HB 2536 allows Washington wineries to operate restaurants that serve spirits, beer, and wine on their own premises or on adjacent property they own or lease. This bill amends state licensing rules to let domestic wineries hold "spirits, beer, and wine restaurant" licenses at their primary manufacturing sites or authorized additional locations. Previously, wineries could only sell wine at their facilities, but this change permits them to serve all three beverage types in a full-service restaurant setting. The policy directly affects Washington wineries, particularly those with multiple locations seeking to expand on-site dining options.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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6
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4
Committee
5
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
CPB - Majority; do pass.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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