2016 House Bill 5874

Raise beer tax

Introduced in the House

Sept. 14, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Hooker (R-77)

To increase the current $6.30 per barrel state tax on beer to a rate of $21.70 per barrel, an index it inflation going forward. Another state law already establishes regional distribution monopolies and allows wholesalers to use “post prices and hold” laws that have the effect of artificially raising beer prices.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary