The bill amends the Local DWI Grant Program to increase the amount of liquor excise tax revenues that can be allocated for the administration of the grant program. Specifically, it allows for up to one million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000) of the liquor excise tax revenues distributed to the local DWI grant fund to be expended for administrative purposes in any fiscal year. Additionally, the bill stipulates that balances in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund, ensuring that funds remain available for future DWI-related initiatives.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the distribution of funds to counties for DWI programs, services, or activities, ensuring that each county receives a minimum distribution of at least one-half percent of the available funds. It establishes a formula for determining the amount each county is eligible to receive based on retail trade gross receipts and the number of alcohol-related injury crashes. The council is tasked with approving DWI programs and ensuring compliance with local DWI grant program rules. The effective date for the provisions of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 11-6A-3, 11-6A-6
Final Version: 11-6A-3, 11-6A-6