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FloridaHB 40552026House

City of Lake Wales, Polk County

Sponsored By: Jon Albert (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationIntergovernmental Affairs SubcommitteeIndustries & Professional Activities SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeRules

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Open drinks allowed in Lake Wales district

The law covers the legally defined Lake Wales Arts, Culture and Entertainment District in Polk County. Vendors there licensed for on-site alcohol sales can let customers take opened drinks elsewhere within the district to drink. This applies regardless of license class, type, or series, with no extra license or state alcohol agency approval. Other local ordinances, state alcohol laws, and agency rules still apply unless they conflict with this permission. The law took effect upon becoming law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jon Albert

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 149 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 1

House vote • 2/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 114 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-209

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/10/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/9/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/11/2026House

  5. In Messages

    3/11/2026House

  6. CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 1 -SJ 790

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time -SJ 790

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Read 2nd time -SJ 790

    3/11/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Received

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. In Messages

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0

    2/11/2026House

  16. Read 3rd time

    2/11/2026House

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/11/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    2/11/2026House

  19. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)

    2/5/2026House

  20. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  21. Bill released to House Calendar

    2/3/2026House

  22. Reported out of State Affairs Committee

    2/3/2026House

  23. Favorable by State Affairs Committee

    2/3/2026House

  24. Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

    1/30/2026House

  25. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

    1/29/2026House

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