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2005 Regular Session bill information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:48 p.m.
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SENATE BILL 557

File Code: Taxes - Miscellaneous
Prior Year Introduction As: SB 527/04 - B&T

Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben, Forehand, Grosfeld, Jones, Pinsky, 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
2/4
First Reading Budget and Taxation
2/23
Hearing 3/11 at 9:30 a.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 Verna L. Jones, District 44
Senator Paul G. Pinsky, District 22
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 (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered

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