Colorado HB1301 proposes to increase taxes on liquor and marijuana sales to fund mental health facilities.

HB1301 would increase excise taxes on liquor and marijuana sales to fund the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Aurora and long-term civil commitment facilities in Mesa County. The bill raises the tax on malt liquors, vinous liquors, spirituous liquors, hard cider, and retail marijuana. Revenue from these taxes would first fund the construction and operation of the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Aurora, then operational expenses for the institute and civil commitment facilities. The bill also establishes criteria for access to inpatient civil beds at the institute.

Colorado HB1301 proposes to increase taxes on liquor and marijuana sales to fund mental health facilities.

HB1301 would increase excise taxes on liquor and marijuana sales to fund the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Aurora and long-term civil commitment facilities in Mesa County. The bill raises the tax on malt liquors, vinous liquors, spirituous liquors, hard cider, and retail marijuana. Revenue from these taxes would first fund the construction and operation of the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Aurora, then operational expenses for the institute and civil commitment facilities. The bill also establishes criteria for access to inpatient civil beds at the institute.