FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1216

                          C 25 L 93

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Regulating acceptance and disbursement of funds and grants by the liquor control board.

By Representatives Veloria, Heavey, Horn and King; by request of Liquor Control Board.

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce

Background:  The Liquor Control Board has no statutory authority to accept federal funds or donations from other sources.  Non-state funds may be available for the board to conduct programs to improve public awareness of the health risks associated with alcohol abuse.

Summary:  The board shall accept and disburse, subject to appropriation, federal grants or other funds or donations from any source for the purpose of improving public awareness of the health risks associated with the misuse of alcohol.  The board is directed to cooperate with federal and state agencies, interested organizations, and individuals to provide an active alcohol awareness program.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  96 0

Senate 47 1

Effective:  July 25, 1993