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 food and beverages for consumption during these activities. The bill also introduces new legal language to define the activities of painting and candlemaking under the statutes.

In addition to the renaming and expansion of definitions, the bill amends several sections of current law to replace references to "painting studios" with "art studios." This includes changes in the context of operating hours and the presence of unaccompanied minors, ensuring that art studios are treated similarly to other establishments like hotels, grocery stores, and bowling centers in terms of alcohol licensing. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and enhance the regulatory framework for alcohol sales 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