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OR HB4146
OR HB4146Relating to alcohol; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells OLCC to let a distillery be a craft low-proof spirit distillery. The Act tells OLCC to let some stores sell low-proof spirit beverages. The Act also taxes the low-proof spirit beverages. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). Defines “craft low-proof spirit distiller” and “low-proof spirit beverage.” Allows the Oregon Li- quor and Cannabis Commission to issue a craft low-proof spirit distiller endorsement to certain distillery licensees. Directs the commission to issue a low-proof spirit beverage endorsement to the holder of an off-premises sales license for a premises that is greater than 4,000 square feet. Directs the commission to establish a craft brewery and distillery marketing and economic development grant program to support the craft brewery and distillery industry. Establishes the Craft Brewery and Distillery Marketing and Economic Development Grant Program Fund in the State Treasury. Imposes a tax on low-proof spirit beverages. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to issue special endorsements for "craft low-proof spirit distilleries" and for certain stores to sell "low-proof spirit beverages," which are defined as alcoholic drinks with no more than 14% alcohol by volume and packaged in containers up to 375 milliliters. It also establishes a grant program to support the craft brewery and distillery industry and imposes a tax on these low-proof spirit beverages. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Revenue. (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4146 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB4146 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94082 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4146/Introduced |
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