HB 901 -- Liquor Control

Sponsor:  Deeken

This bill establishes the Fund for the Reduction of
Alcohol-Related Problems.  The fund will receive moneys through
appropriation from increased fees for selling intoxicating
liquor.  Moneys in the fund must be used only for the study and
reduction of alcohol-related problems through statutory programs.
The fund will be administered by the State Treasurer.

The fee for selling both 3.2% and 5% beer is increased from six
cents per gallon to 24 cents per gallon.  The fee for selling
spirituous liquor is increased from $2 per gallon to $4 per
gallon.  The fee for selling wine is increased from 42 cents per
gallon to 78 cents per gallon.

The bill contains a referendum clause which must be submitted to
Missouri voters in November 2004 or at a special election called
by the Governor.

The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the
effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am