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Yes: 76 • No: 26
IdahoS 12582026 regular legislative sessionSenate
LIQUOR – Amends existing law to authorize liquor licensure for a distillery in certain instances.
Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
LIQUOR
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Under-21 visitors gain access to distilleries
Beginning July 1, 2026, people under 21 can enter or stay on qualifying licensed Idaho distillery premises. These distilleries make and bottle liquor on at least five acres of agricultural-zoned land outside incorporated cities. They must sell liquor only from brands they own.
Distilleries gain licenses with sales limits
Beginning July 1, 2026, Idaho distillery owners, operators, and lessees can get a retail liquor license. The distillery must make and bottle liquor on at least five acres of agricultural-zoned land outside incorporated cities. Applicants must meet general licensing qualifications, but qualifying distillery officers, agents, and employees are exempt from the distillery-personnel disqualification. The fee matches a golf course license fee, and the distillery can sell only brands it owns. Qualifying distilleries can hold an interest in licensed premises without serving food cooked there. On-site alcohol sales cannot exceed 50% of the premises’ gross revenue.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Boyle & Shirts
Affiliation unavailable
Brandon Shippy
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/23/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 50 • No: 17
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 26 • No: 9
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/26/26 Session Law Chapter 137 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/26/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 4:33 p.m. on 03/25/26
3/26/2026Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
3/25/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/25/2026HouseReported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/24/2026SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/24/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 50-17-3 Floor Sponsors - Boyle & Shirts
3/23/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/20/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/19/2026HouseRead First Time, Referred to State Affairs
2/25/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
2/25/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 26-9-0
2/24/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/17/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/16/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/6/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/5/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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