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MS HB173

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases excise taxes on distilled spirits to $3.75 per gallon, sparkling wine and champagne to $1.50 per gallon, and other wines to $0.525 per gallon

  • Raises the markup collected by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division on all alcoholic beverages to 4.5%, with proceeds continuing to fund the Mental Health Programs Fund

  • Increases the total markup on alcoholic beverages sold by the department to 41.25% (inclusive of the 4.5% mental health markup)

  • Raises the excise tax on light wine and beer from wholesalers, distributors, and brewpubs to 64.02 cents per gallon

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Alcohol; increase excise tax and markup on alcoholic beverages, increase excise tax on light wine and beer.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2011

Full Bill Text

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