2AAF80D1D685B2CC87258C29005ECEDC Hearing Summary

Senators Amabile and Roberts introduced Senate Bill 25-033, concerning prohibiting new liquor-licensed drug stores. The bill prohibits the issuance of new liquor licensed drugstore licenses and modifies the restrictions in place for currently issued licensees.

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Ainsley Giglierano, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Ray Rivera, representing the Coloradans for Consumer Choice Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Christopher Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mat Dinsmore, representing Wyatt's & Wilbur's, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Josh Robinson, representing Argonaut Wine and Liquor, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Carran, representing Local Liquors & Executive Director of Colorado Independent Liquor Stores, testified in support of the bill.

Paul Phillips, representing Antlers Liquor & Wine Cellar, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Gordon, representing The Liquor Store, Montrose, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Lucas, representing Big Bear Pueblo, testified in support of the bill.

Omar Malik, representing Grape Leaf Wine & Spirits, testified in support of the bill.

Carolyn Joy, representing Joy Wine & Spirits, testified in support of the bill.

Peter Cook, representing Acme Liquors – Crested Butte, testified in support of the bill.

William Carey Shanks, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Wells, representing Evergreen Liquors, testified in support of the bill.

Tom Jasko, representing Craft Distributors, testified in support of the bill.

Shawnee Adelson, representing the Colorado Brewers Guild, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. David Fishering, representing the Colorado Distiller's Guild, testified in support of the bill.

Nate Klatt, representing The Harvest Wine Company, testified in support of the bill.

Javier Perez, representing Cheluna Brewing Company, testified in support of the bill.

Dennis Dinsmore, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Deep Badesha, representing South Asians for Progress, testified in support of the bill.

Ian Donovan, representing Summit County Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.

Krystyn Hartman, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.