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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5375

SB 5375: Low-proof beverages/tax

Concerning taxation of low-proof beverages.

Summary

  • Defines low-proof beverage to mean any beverage 16 ounces or less that contains more than 0.5 percent and less than 7 percent alcohol by volume, but does not include wine, malt beverages, or malt liquor.
  • Imposes a $2.50 per gallon tax on the distribution and sale of low-proof beverages in lieu of certain spirits sales taxes, while still collecting certain spirits liter and retail sales taxes.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Curtis King (R-14)
Introduced
January 13, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2024
Companion bill
HB 1344
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5375, SSB 5375

AN ACT Relating to taxation of low-proof beverages;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Curtis King (R-14)

5 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Mark Mullet D-5Nikki Torres R-15Senator R-18Judy Warnick R-13Lynda Wilson R-17

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5375)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5375)
  4. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5375)
  5. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5375)
  6. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5375)
  7. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. Referred to Ways & Means.
  9. Minority; without recommendation.
  10. And refer to Ways & Means.
  11. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

SB 5375 in other sessions

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