BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1344: Low-proof beverages/tax

Concerning taxation of low-proof beverages.

Summary

Adds a definition of "low-proof beverage" to liquor statutes.
Exempts sales of low-proof beverages from the spirits retail license issuance fee paid by retailers, the spirits distributor license issuance fee paid by distributors, and spirits retail taxes paid by consumers and restaurants.
Imposes a new tax of $2.50 per gallon on sales of low-proof beverages paid by spirits distributors, distilleries and craft distilleries, and out-of-state spirits certificate of approval holders.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1344), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to taxation of low-proof 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.

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