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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5049

SB 5049: Low-proof beverages/tax

Concerning taxation of low-proof beverages.

Summary

  • Defines low-proof beverage to mean any beverage that is 16 ounces or less and contains more than 0.5 percent and less than 7 percent alcohol by volume, but does not include wine, malt beverages, or malt liquor.
  • Establishes a $0.99 per gallon tax on the distribution and sale of low-proof beverages.
  • Removes the sale of low-proof beverages from the spirits retailer and spirits distributor license issuance fees.
  • Provides that low-proof beverages are subject to certain retail sales taxes.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2021
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Curtis King (R-14)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5049, SSB 5049

AN ACT Relating to taxation of low-proof beverages;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Curtis King (R-14)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Andy Billig D-3Mark Mullet D-5Senator R-18Mark Schoesler R-9Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5049)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5049)
  4. Senate Rules "X" file.
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5049)
  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  7. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5049)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5049)
  9. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5049)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5049)
  11. On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5049)
  12. On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading.
  13. Minority; without recommendation.
  14. And refer to Ways & Means.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. LCTA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs.
  18. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5049 in other sessions

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