Assemblymember Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) tried to get similar legislation passed several years ago, with the approval of the Board of Supes, but used an economic argument instead. His idea was that if bars stay open longer, it would create a whole domino effect of economic goodies. After all, if bars stay open later, then more drinks are bought and the more happening things are. The more happening things are, the more people go out, and the more drinks are bought and the more people get greasy post-hangover breakfasts the next morning. And so on and so forth. In other words, it’s all good, especially in that it’ll mean less whining from New Yorkers about how much more exciting New York is because they can stay out till 4. Leno's proposal, however, died in committee as a bunch of organizations, including MADD and several police organizations fought against it.

Both Haas and Leno say they will keep fighting the good fight.