HI HB2624

Establishes a substance abuse treatment special fund within the state treasury to be administered by the department of health, funded by legislative appropriations, liquor tax revenues, grants, donations, and interest earnings.

Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to each regular session detailing receipts and expenditures from the substance abuse treatment special fund.

Increases liquor tax rates effective July 1, 2024, with specific rate amounts to be determined (replaces rates from 1998 for distilled spirits, sparkling wine, still wine, cooler beverages, beer, and draft beer).

Directs additional revenues generated from the liquor tax rate increases to be deposited into the substance abuse treatment special fund rather than general state treasury revenues.

Takes effect on July 1, 2024.