Senate Resolution No. by Senator McMath establishes the Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Permit Streamlining Task Force, aimed at studying and recommending ways to simplify the application and issuance processes for state, parish, and municipal alcoholic beverage permits. The resolution highlights the duplicative nature of current permit applications, which serve no additional public welfare purpose, and emphasizes the need for streamlining to conserve resources, enhance government efficiency, and improve the business environment in Louisiana. The task force is required to submit its findings and legislative proposals to the Senate and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by February 1, 2026.

The task force will be composed of various stakeholders, including the commissioner of the office of alcohol and tobacco control, members of the Senate, and representatives from relevant associations such as the Louisiana Municipal Association and the Louisiana Restaurant Association. The task force is expected to convene its first meeting by October 1, 2025, and will operate without compensation, except for per diem or expense reimbursements. The task force will dissolve upon the submission of its report or by the specified deadline in February 2026.