Introduction

In 2006, the Washington State Legislature passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 2SSB 6823, requesting that the Washington State Liquor Control Board convene a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of the current regulatory system controlling the sale and distribution of beer and wine in Washington state.

Tied House Review Team meetings have concluded.

A concept for change was developed and shared with the Tied House Review Team and other stakeholders to gather feedback on impacts to the public if the tied house statute was changed to be more open. Over fifty responses were submitted on financial interest/ownership and money/money's worth. The issue paper describes the process used to build the concept and a summary of stakeholder comments. A list of respondents is also included.   Issue Paper, Respondents

Final Report To review all related documents and appendices, visit the Meeting Minutes page.
Final Presentation to the Board
Issue Paper Three Tier Recommendations
Board Action Three Tier Task Force Recommendations

Task Force Membership The task force is to include stakeholders representing the producers, distributors, consumers, retailers, and legislators in conducting its review.

Costco Lawsuit and Appeal Documents  Trial documents to-date from the Costco vs. Hoen lawsuit (in PDF).

Survey of all states information As of September 12, 2006. Data is being compiled about how states distribute and sell beer and wine.

Submit Comments to Task Force Members Comments received are posted and provided to Task Force Members.

Meetings Task Force meetings will be held from May through November of 2006.

Download an introductory presentation given on the first meeting of the Three-Tier Task Force.

Download "The American Experience with Alcohol" -- NABCA Presentation on the history and national context of beer and wine distribution and sale.