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WA HB2079
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Davis
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AI Summary
- Doubles the additional tax on fortified wine from $0.2344 to $0.4688 per liter and doubles the tax on other wine (except cider) from $0.01 to $0.02 per liter
- Doubles the additional beer tax from $2 to $4 per barrel (31 gallons) and doubles another beer tax tier from $4.78 to $9.56 per barrel
- Adds a new tax of $0.0563 per liter on cider, with revenues deposited in the state general fund
- Increases the additional tax rate applied to wine taxes under RCW 66.24.210(2) from 7% to 14%
- Takes effect July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure necessary for support of state government
Legislative Description
Increasing alcohol taxes.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance4/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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