Walla Walla Rep. Mark Klicker's neighborhood cafe bill dies in committee

By: Erick Bengel, Olympia Bureau

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 177

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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OLYMPIA — A bipartisan bill introduced by state Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, that would have allowed cafés and small stores in residential areas has died in committee.

The bill's goal was to create relaxed community hangouts where neighbors could spend a little time together while spending a little money.

Although the bill set rules around minimum floor space, operating hours, serving alcohol and advertising products for people 21 and older, the latest version empowered …

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