BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2502: Low-proof alcoholic drinks

Concerning low-proof alcoholic beverages.

Summary

Adds a definition of "low-proof beverage" to liquor statutes.
Provides that the distribution and sale of low-proof beverages are treated as and subject to the same taxes, fees, and regulations as the distribution and sale of wine.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2502), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to low-proof alcoholic beverages;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2502 (2025–26) Local gov./sales & use tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2023–24) Contraceptive access · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2017–18) Dental plan exp. of benefits · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2502 (2015–16) HCA rule-making authority · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2013–14) Pistol dealer deliveries · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2011–12) Forest land classification · Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2012
HB 2502 (2009–10) Rule adoption requirements · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2502 (2007–08) Jurisdictional transfers · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor