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The Liquor Sales Bill
New Fees For Liquor Sales
AN ACT relating to regulated substances and declaring an emergency.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
Adds fees to liquor and cannabis sales
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would change how liquor and cannabis sales are regulated and taxed in Kentucky, which could affect prices and availability for consumers, so it's a good time to weigh in on the proposal
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Imposes a 4% state retail regulatory license fee on liquor and cannabis sales
- Establishes procedures and duties for retailers
- Sets out regulatory license fee rates and deductions for timely filing and payment
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Kim King (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Kimberly Moser (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Scott Lewis (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Chris Freeland (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Ashley Tackett Laferty (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Deanna Frazier Gordon (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Savannah Maddox (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Kimberly Banta (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
In the news
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Sources
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