Senate Bill 691 proposes amendments to Wisconsin's alcohol beverage licensing laws, specifically expanding the definition of establishments eligible for retail alcohol licenses. The bill renames "painting studios" to "art studios" and broadens the scope to include candlemaking as an eligible activity. This change allows art studios to provide instruction in various art forms while offering customers the opportunity to purchase food and beverages for consumption during these activities.

In addition to the renaming, the bill makes several amendments to existing statutes, including the removal of the term "painting" in favor of "art" in multiple sections, thereby aligning the legal language with the expanded definition of art studios. The bill also clarifies that art studios will continue to benefit from certain exceptions regarding operating hours and the presence of unaccompanied minors, similar to the previous provisions for painting studios. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize and enhance the framework for alcohol licensing in establishments that focus on artistic instruction.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 125.07(3)(a)3, 125.07, 125.32(3)(c), 125.32, 125.32(3m)(i), 125.68(4)(c)4, 125.68