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NJ S3454
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Reduces the New Jersey excise tax on cider (containing 3.2% to 7% alcohol by volume) from $0.15 per gallon to $0.12 per gallon, matching the beer tax rate.
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Creates a new reduced tax rate of $0.12 per gallon for liquors containing less than 9.9% alcohol by volume, such as canned cocktails, down from the standard liquor rate of $5.50 per gallon.
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Maintains current tax rates for beer ($0.12/gallon), standard liquors ($5.50/gallon), and wines/vermouth/sparkling wines ($0.875/gallon).
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Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.
Legislative Description
Reduces alcoholic beverage tax rate on cider and low-percentage alcohol by volume liquors.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/9/2026