Legislature(2023 - 2024)BARNES 124
02/02/2024 03:15 PM House LABOR & COMMERCE
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HB 192-DELIVERY/PICK UP OF ALCOHOL; LICENSING 4:52:57 PM CHAIR SUMNER announced that the final order of business would be HOUSE BILL NO. 192 "An Act relating to curbside pickup of alcoholic beverages sold by a package store; relating to consumer delivery licenses; and providing for an effective date." 4:53:07 PM REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER move to adopt the proposed committee substitute (CS) for HB 192, Version 33-LS0753\B, C. Radford, 2/1/24, as a working document. CHAIR SUMNER objected for the purpose of discussion. 4:53:33 PM SARENA HACKENMILLER, Staff, Representative Jesse Sumner, Alaska State Legislature, on behalf of prime sponsor, Representative Sumner, read the summary of changes [included in committee packet], which read as follows [original punctuation provided]: Version A to Version B Version B adds transitional regulations and updates an effective date. Sections 1-5: No change. Section 6: Reference to SLA 2022 removed. Section 7-8: No change. Section 9: Replaces original section 9 with transitional language allowing the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to adopt regulations to implement the changes made by this Act, which cannot become effective prior to the effective date of this Act. Section 10: Prior section 9. This updates the effective date to January 1, 2025. 4:54:45 PM CHAIR SUMNER removed his objection. Ther being no further objection, Version B was before the committee as a working document. 4:55:04 PM DEBB HERRON, Director, Public Affairs and Governmental Relations, Walmart, paraphrased her written testimony on HB 192 [included in committee packet], which read as follows [original punctuation provided]: Chair Sumner and members of the Alaska House Labor & Commerce Committee: I want to thank Chair Sumner and the Committee for the opportunity to share Walmart's support of modernizing our regulated beverages laws to allow for and integration of alcoholic beverages into curbside pickup and delivery services for Alaska customers. As a retailer with 9 stores in the state, we are greatly attuned to the customer's needs. There is strong customer demand for the convenience offered by curbside pickup and retail home delivery, which is why we greatly appreciate this Legislature's willingness to remove barriers to a business' ability to best serve its customers. House Bill 192 would allow package stores to include alcoholic beverages in customer pick-up orders and offer these items in home delivery to customers. This is a highly convenient service for customers that plan their shopping orders ahead of time and schedule use of both services. Across all different age demographics, curbside pick- up and delivery is wildly popular across the United States. More than two-thirds of the country allows grocery stores to offer integrated curbside pickup and delivery orders to customers. This bill facilitates the ability of package stores to serve their customers by allowing alcoholic beverages to be included in curbside pick-up and delivery orders. Providing the capability for consumers to order ahead of time increases convenience and accessibility while enhancing a store's ability to offer the services that customers want and need. The convenience of curbside pick-up and delivery also greatly benefits busy families and individuals who may experience challenges with instore shopping. Walmart has a proud history of being a responsible retailer, especially when it comes to alcohol sales. Adding Alaska to the list of states that allow curbside pickup and delivery of alcohol would support local, brick and mortar businesses, local jobs within stores, and delivery-related work. It enhances overall customer convenience. Supporting HB 192 will offer added convenience, improve customer satisfaction, and provide customers with greater access to local and world class products. Consumers resume the ease and straightforward ability to complete their full order at one time -- saving time, money, and hassle. Thank you for your time and consideration of these public comments. If committee members have any questions in regard to Walmart operations on this regulated product and our Online Pickup and Delivery services, please do not hesitate to reach out for additional information or assistance. Thank you for your consideration. 4:58:33 PM REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER asked how much of Walmart's business in Alaska is curbside pick-up. MS. HERRON responded that she doesn't have numbers off-hand. She said Walmart has nine stores in the state, with each of them currently offering curbside; only four have liquor licenses. She explained that curbside is popular and detailed the curbside delivery process. 5:02:05 PM REPRESENTATIVE PRAX asked whether the committee would hear from the Board of Alcohol on enforcement, or the Department of Public Safety. CHAIR SUMNER answered that they would be invited. 5:02:48 PM CHAIR SUMNER announced that HB 192 was held over.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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HB192 Letter of Support - Uber Eats.pdf |
HL&C 2/2/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 192 |
AK HB 192 - letter of support FINAL.pdf |
HL&C 2/2/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 192 |
DOLWD HB 186 Response.pdf |
HL&C 2/2/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 186 |
HB 147 I am oppossed to the non-payment for the license..docx |
HL&C 2/2/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 147 |
HB192 Support Letter HLC 2-13-24.pdf |
HL&C 2/2/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 192 |
HB192 Amendments Updated.pdf |
HL&C 2/2/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 192 |