Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Sponsor: Eric Ebersole (District 44A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the alcoholic beverage tax rates for ready-to-drink cocktails as 40 cents for each gallon or 10.57 cents for each liter.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kratt, Dwayne | Diageo | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Garagiola, Hannahlobbyist | Distilled Spirits Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Treacy, Brian | Sagamore spirit | Oral |
| FAV | Pearce, Monica | Tenth Ward Distilling Company | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Ebersole, Delegate Ebersolelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | McGreevy, Jim | Beer Institute | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Eck, Raimee | Maryland Public Health Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Beirne, Terri | Wine Institute | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGaragiola, HannahDistilled Spirits CouncilRegistered for: AGC; Acusensus; American Society of Travel Advisors, Inc; Bamboo Health; Brigit, Inc; CTIA- The Wireless Association…