Bill
LC 93
LC 93 would create an appropriation to distribute revenues from local-option marijuana taxes to designated recipients or programs.
Status and Metadata
- Bill Number: LC 93
- Title: Provide an appropriation to distribute local-option marijuana tax
- Classification: Appropriations; Local Finance; Taxation
- Subject: Appropriations; Local Finance; Taxation (Sales)
- Introduced: September 4, 2024
- Legislative Actions:
- 2024-09-04: Drafter Assigned
- 2024-11-15: Draft On Hold
2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process
- Current Status: Draft died in process (as of May 22, 2025)
Overview
LC 93 proposes an appropriation related to revenues generated by a local-option marijuana tax. The bill would establish a mechanism to distribute those local-option tax revenues to designated recipients or uses, subject to the allocation rules defined in the legislation. The precise distribution formula, eligible recipients, and reporting requirements are not provided in the available summary.
Purpose and Intent
- Primary aim: Create or authorize an appropriation to distribute revenues raised from a local-option marijuana tax.
- Rationale (inferred): Ensure that funds collected at the local level are allocated back to jurisdictions or programs that support public services, compliance, or community programs associated with marijuana regulation and revenue needs.
- Note: Specific goals, such as targeted programs or eligible entities, are not stated in the available information and would depend on the bill’s text.
Key Provisions (Noted gaps due to available information)
- The exact distribution framework would be defined in the bill (e.g., who receives funds, distribution schedule, and any priorities).
- Potential elements typically included in such bills (not confirmed for LC 93): allocation formulas, statutory caps or minimums, authority to adjust distributions, reporting and audit requirements, and coordination with state and local finance offices.
- As the text is not provided here, the above are generalized expectations rather than confirmed provisions.
Affected Parties
- Local governments (cities and counties) that administer local-option marijuana taxes.
- State or regional fiscal authorities responsible for distributing appropriations.
- Potentially, residents and local services funded by these distributions (public safety, health, community programs), depending on the final allocation language.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations
- Introduced: September 4, 2024.
- Draft status history: Assigned (Sept 2024) → On Hold (Nov 2024) → Died in Process (May 2025).
- Implications: With the draft ultimately dying in process, the bill is unlikely to advance unless reintroduced or revived in a future session. Any future iteration would require new introductions, committee consideration, and passage through the legislative process.
Notes for Review
- For a complete understanding, the bill text is needed to confirm the allocation mechanism, eligible recipients, funding levels, sunset or renewal terms, and reporting requirements. Consult the official legislative site or bill packet for LC 93 to view the full proposed language and any fiscal notes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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