| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Commerce & Labor Committee | |
HB 2949
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Designating nonappropriated expenses of the liquor control board paid from the liquor revolving fund.
Sponsors: Representatives Linville, Conway, Armstrong, Condotta, Fromhold and Wood; by request of Liquor Control Board.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/25/08
Staff: Joan Elgee (786-7106).
Background:
All revenue received by the Liquor Control Board, including license fees, penalties, and other
revenue, is deposited in the Liquor Revolving Fund. Certain administrative expenses are
appropriated. These include the cost of establishing, leasing, maintaining, and operating state
liquor stores and warehouses. Other expenses, including the costs of liquor and agency
commissions for contract liquor stores, are nonappropriated. All expenditures and payment of
obligations are subject to allotment requirements.
Summary of Bill:
The cost of operating, maintaining, relocating, and leasing state liquor stores and warehouses is
changed from appropriated to nonappropriated expenses. The cost of opening additional state
stores and warehouses continues to be appropriated.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect on July 1, 2009.