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 current duplicative nature of the application processes, which do not provide additional public welfare benefits, 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 by February 1, 2026.

The task force will be chaired by the commissioner of the office of alcohol and tobacco control and will include representatives from various associations and legislative bodies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the study. Members will serve without compensation, except for any per diem or expense reimbursements they may be entitled to. The task force is expected to convene its first meeting by October 1, 2025, and will dissolve upon the submission of its report or by the specified deadline in February 2026.