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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to update the alcohol excise tax. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to update the alcohol excise tax in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposes to increase the tax on various alcohol products, including:
- Increasing the tax on malt beverages (beer) from $3.30 to $9.90 per gallon.
- Increasing the tax on wine from $3 to $33 per gallon.
- Increasing the tax on still wine from $0.55 to $1.65 per gallon.
- Increasing the tax on sparkling wine from $0.70 to $2.80 per gallon.
- Increasing the tax on distilled spirits from $1.10 to $4.40 per gallon.
- Increasing the tax on alcohol used in the manufacturing of certain products from $4.05 to $12.15 per gallon.
These changes aim to update the alcohol excise tax rates in Massachusetts, which have remained largely unchanged for several years.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2534 (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S121 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S121.pdf |
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