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ID S1365

ID S1365
Amends existing law to provide for a tax on beer with more than 5% of alcohol by volume and to provide for revenue distribution.


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Introduced
02/26/2020
In Committee
03/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

ALCOHOL -- Amends existing law to provide for a tax on beer with more than 5% of alcohol by volume and to provide for revenue distribution.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide for a tax on beer with more than 5% of alcohol by volume and to provide for the distribution of the revenue. Specifically, it increases the tax on beer with over 5% alcohol by volume from $4.65 per barrel to $13.95 per barrel. The additional revenue from the higher tax on high-alcohol beer will be distributed, with 12% going to the substance abuse treatment fund and the remainder going to the general fund. The bill also makes some technical changes to the existing law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate (on 03/04/2020)

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