SENATE BILL 527

Sponsored By:

Senators Ruben, Forehand, Grosfeld, and Teitelbaum

Entitled:

Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Tax Rates

Synopsis:

Increasing the State tax rates for alcoholic beverages in Maryland from $1.50 to $4.50 per gallon for distilled spirits, from 40 cents to $1.20 per gallon for wine, and from 9 cents to 27 cents per gallon for beer.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Budget and Taxation

2/11

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Senator Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18

Senator Leonard H. Teitelbaum, District 19

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -see also- AB-BY SUBD; SUBSTANCE ABUSE

REVENUE AND TAXES -see also- DEV FEES & TAXES; specific tax.

Bill affects the following Statute:

Tax - General

( 5-105 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered