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MS HB173
Bill
Status
2/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bob Evans
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Increases the total markup on alcoholic beverages sold by the department to 41.25% (inclusive of the 4.5% mental health markup)
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Raises the excise tax on light wine and beer from wholesalers, distributors, and brewpubs to 64.02 cents per gallon
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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