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LC 1214

Generally revise laws governing the distribution of marijuana revenue

2025 Regular Session

LC 1214 aims to revise how marijuana revenue is distributed to state/local governments and funded programs; draft died, no active version.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1214

Summary: LC 1214 – Generally revise laws governing the distribution of marijuana revenue

Quick facts

  • Bill Number: LC 1214
  • Title: Generally revise laws governing the distribution of marijuana revenue
  • Status: Draft died in process
  • Introduced: November 11, 2024
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: Alcohol and Drugs, Local Government (City/County subjects)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated aim, as reflected in the title, is to generally revise the laws governing how marijuana revenue is distributed. The exact goals (e.g., changes to allocation formulas, earmarks, or oversight) are not provided in the available summary. The introduction and status notes indicate an effort to modify distribution mechanisms among relevant governmental entities.

Known provisions and content

  • No text or detailed provisions are provided in the available information.
  • Therefore, specific changes (dollar amounts, percentage shares, responsible agencies, reporting requirements, or sunset/renewal provisions) cannot be enumerated.
  • Given the title, potential areas such a bill might address in principle (but not confirmed for this bill) could include:
    • Allocation formulas for state vs. local distributions
    • Allocation to local governments (cities/counties) and/or specific programs (education, public health, enforcement, addiction services)
    • Accountability, reporting, and oversight requirements
    • Timing and triggers for distributions
    • Adjustments to pass-through funds or earmarks

Note: The above are typical topics in revenue-distribution legislation and are not official provisions of LC 1214, which are not publicly provided here.

Who would be affected

  • State and local government entities involved in distributing or receiving marijuana revenue (state agencies, city and county governments)
  • Programs funded by marijuana revenue (e.g., public health, education, enforcement, addiction services) depending on any allocations established
  • Taxpayers and residents in local areas that would interact with or benefit from revenue distributions

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2024-11-11: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2024-11-11: Draft On Hold (status update at introduction)
  • 2025-05-24: Draft Died in Process
  • Current status indicates the draft version of LC 1214 died in process, effectively halting advancement of this particular draft. There is no indication of an active, reintroduced version in the provided record.

Next steps and considerations

  • If a sponsor chooses to revive this effort, a new draft would need to be introduced, assigned to a committee, and subjected to hearings and amendments.
  • For readers tracking potential policy changes, monitor for notes on new versions, related revenue distribution bills, or budget/appropriations discussions that may affect marijuana revenue allocations at the state or local level.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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