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The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board is back at it today, potentially pulling the trigger on a controversial proposal: raising the central warehouse bailment fee. The meeting agenda includes a juicy item under "other business": "Consider increase of the Central Warehouse Bailment Fee." The ABC says this increase is needed to help pay for its shiny new $98 million Montgomery warehouse. Last month, the board pumped the brakes on a vote about this increase, opting for more deliberation. Now, the day of reckoning has arrived. The proposal would see liquor suppliers cough up more dough per case for storing their goods in the ABC's warehouse. We're talking a jump from the current 72 cents to a possible $1.50 per case by 2028, rolled out in three stages. State Senator Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) isn't happy, calling the proposal an "after-the-fact" move and a sneaky "grab of additional revenue." He argues this goes against what the ABC told lawmakers when it sought the green light for the warehouse project. "The Legislature would have never approved it had they said they were going to need to increase fees," Elliott stated. He believes the ABC is trying to quietly change the rules to cover the warehouse costs, which will ultimately hit consumers in their wallets. The Senator is challenging the board to prove they disclosed these fee hikes before getting the go-ahead for the warehouse. He points out that because the fee is being implemented through rulemaking, it bypasses legislative approval. Elliott fears many people won't even know what a "bailment fee" is, but warns the increase will trickle down to higher prices at bars, restaurants, and stores. Back in August, ABC bigwigs assured legislators the warehouse would only cause a slight short-term dip in distributions to the state's General Fund, with long-term gains expected. However, the agency later revealed it doesn't anticipate dishing out profits for several years, as the money is being used for the warehouse. "This is going to be a big issue for my constituents and and the restaurant and hospitality industry in general," Elliott warned. He urges the board to reconsider their funding plans and ensure they were upfront with the Legislature.ABC Board Mulls Booze Fee Hike: Will Your Drink Cost More?
Delayed Decision, Looming Cost
What's the Deal?
Senator Says "Hold Up!"
No Legislative Approval?
Accountability Time
Hidden Costs
Broken Promises?
Industry Impact
Alabama Senator Katie Britt didn't hold back during a recent ABC News interview, blasting Democrats for what she sees as a failure to prioritize funding and protect vulnerable Americans amid the ongoing government shutdown. According to Britt, Republicans are geared up and ready to get back to business ASAP. She urged Democrats to return to the negotiation table, emphasizing the importance of getting the government back up and running. "We're ready to open the government today," she stated, highlighting the urgent work needing to be done for the American people. Senator Britt called the shutdown "absolutely premature," stressing its potential negative impact on critical programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). She questioned the logic of jeopardizing support for the most vulnerable, especially when funding the government should be the priority. Britt contrasted the approaches of Republican and Democratic leadership on funding. She pointed out that last year, Democrats under Chuck Schumer didn't bring a single appropriations bill to the floor, while Leader John Thune put three up before August. Showing her support for affected federal workers and military personnel, Senator Britt announced she'll be withholding her pay for the duration of the shutdown. She believes that if Congress isn't doing its job, they shouldn't be getting paid, and she hopes her Democratic colleagues will follow suit.Senator Britt Sounds Off on Shutdown!
Ready to Work, Ready to Open
"Premature" Shutdown Hurts the Most Vulnerable
A Tale of Two Leaders: Republicans vs. Democrats
Standing in Solidarity
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