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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to update the alcohol excise tax. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill updates the alcohol excise tax in Massachusetts. Specifically, it increases the tax on various types of alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer, and spirits. The bill raises the tax on wine from $3.30 to $9.90 per gallon, the tax on beer from $3 to $33 per barrel, and the tax on spirits from $0.55 to $1.65 per gallon. The bill also increases the tax on fortified wine from $0.70 to $2.80 per gallon and the tax on still wine from $1.10 to $4.40 per gallon. These changes aim to update the state's alcohol excise tax rates, which have not been adjusted in several years.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 (on 09/20/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S103 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S103.pdf |
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