Kansas Association of Beverage Retailers: Legislative Lunch and Retailer Meeting
Monday, February 16 - Topeka
The Pennant, 2nd floor private room, 915 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612
11:00 a.m. KABR Business and Policy meeting - Board Members and KABR Members
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Legislators Luncheon - State Legislators and Retailers
Please use the rest of the day to meet with your legislators if they are unable to meet you at the lunch.
Since the Beer Law, retailers have not been as active with the Kansas Legislature, but it is time to get back into action. There are many new legislators in the House of Representatives who need to see and learn from their retailers. Come to Topeka for a short business meeting and lunch with legislators.
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee introduced SB 56- the Walmart Home Delivery legislation in 2025. So far, no hearing has been scheduled.
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control sponsored legislation in 2025. to require cereal malt beverage licenses to be issued at the state level - instead of the current process of local licensing and a state permit. The bill passed committee last session and may see further action this year.
A new bill will allow alcohol sales 23 hours a day 7 days a week during the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2026. A county may pass an ordinance to opt out. Read SB 393 here. We do not know if a hearing will be scheduled for this bill.
Other legislation includes a bill to amend the prohibition for licensing individuals with felony history - read SB 261. Senate hearing is February 3.
Retailers must communicate with policymakers to represent our small businesses for these issues and those that will be coming up in the future. Most legislators enjoy getting to know their local business owners - and this is a great opportunity to say hello!
Dress is business casual.
Contact: Amy Campbell - 785-969-1617
