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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR:	Robinson		DATE TYPED:	2/4/03		HB
SHORT TITLE:		Liquor License Fee Equity				SB	24
					ANALYST:		Maloy

REVENUE

Estimated Revenue		Subsequent Years Impact	Recurring or Non-Rec	Fund Affected
FY03	FY04
	($77.0)		Recurring	General Fund

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Responses Received From

Alcohol and Gaming Division of Regulation and Licensing Department

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Bill 24 proposes to lower the annual renewal fee paid by holders of club liquor licenses for clubs having more than two hundred and fifty members to $250.

Significant Issues

• The current annual renewal fee for clubs having more than two hundred and fifty members is $1,250.

• Clubs having less than two hundred and fifty members currently pay $250.

• The proposed language would make the annual renewal fee for all clubs equal.

• The Alcohol and Gaming Division currently has 162 total club liquor licenses. Of these, 85 pay $250, and 77 pay $1250. If all club liquor licensees pay $250, it will result in a reduction in revenue to the general fund of $77,000.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

• SB 24 will result in a reduction in revenue to the general fund in an amount of $77.0. This reduction is recurring.

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS

Is it reasonable for larger clubs to pay a larger renewal fee given their likely greater profits?

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