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WV SB928
WV SB928Relating to manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/21/2026
02/21/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §60-1-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §60-8B-1, §60-8B-2, §60-8B-3, §60-8B-4, and §60-8B-5, relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products; defining terms; declaring legislative findings, policy, and intent; prescribing manufacture, sales, and distribution requirements for low-proof spirit alcohol products; prescribing taxation amount and methodology for low-proof spirit alcohol products; and granting permissive rule-making authority.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to create a new category of alcoholic beverages called "low-proof spirit alcohol products," defined as drinks other than wine, beer, or nonintoxicating beer, containing between 0.5% and 15.5% alcohol by volume, packaged in containers of 25 fluid ounces or less. The bill establishes that the manufacture, sale, and distribution of these products will largely follow the existing regulations for nonintoxicating beer, with specific provisions for licensing and taxation. Manufacturers and suppliers will be taxed $1.25 per gallon on these products, and monthly reports detailing sales and tax payments are required. The bill also grants rule-making authority to the Tax Commissioner and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner to implement these new regulations, aiming to protect public safety and promote temperance while supporting business growth.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Robert Morris (R)*,
Charles Clements (R),
Scott Fuller (R),
Bill Hamilton (R),
Brian Helton (R),
Patricia Rucker (R),
Tom Takubo (R),
Last Action
Ordered to House (on 02/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=928&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Tax & Revenue Department, WV State | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956400822 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb928%20sub1.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=928 |
| Fiscal Note - Alcohol Beverage Control Administration | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=957092072 |
| Fiscal Note - Alcohol Beverage Control Administration | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956400889 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb928%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=928 |
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