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HB0736

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Sponsored by
Delegate Ebersole
Status
In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Establishing the alcoholic beverage tax rates for ready-to-drink cocktails at 60 cents for each gallon or 15.85 cents for each liter; and defining "ready-to-drink cocktail" as a beverage that contains distilled spirits mixed with nonalcoholic beverages and may contain wine, is 12% or less alcohol by volume, and is contained in original packaging consisting of a container that is not more than 16 ounces.
Committees
Original:
Ways and Means
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026
History
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/02/2026
Legislative Date
2/02/2026
Action
First Reading Ways and Means
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/03/2026
Legislative Date
2/03/2026
Action
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/02/2026 2/02/2026 First Reading Ways and Means
Text - First - Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
House 2/03/2026 2/03/2026 Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 2/3/2026 2:02 PM
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