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Monday, March 16, 2009

PG sponsors of alcohol tax increase

Comment:  The tax and spend democrats in Annapolis never stop trying to raise taxes using any and every cause or excuse they can possibly dream up.

HB 791, SB 729

PG Sponsors:

  • Delegates Barnes, Braveboy, Gaines, Ivey, Levi, Pena-Melnyk, Ross, and V. Turner
  • Senator Exum


Entitled: Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Increase and Distribution of Funds


Synopsis:
Increasing the State tax rates for alcoholic beverages sold in Maryland from $1.50 to $6.00 per gallon for distilled spirits, from 40 cents to $1.60 per gallon for wine, and from 9 cents to 36 cents per gallon for beer; providing for the distribution of the additional revenue to special funds to be used only for the purpose of providing additional funding for specified services; etc.
House hearing, 19 March, 1:00 pm (Ways and Means)
Senate hearing, 18 March, 1:00 pm  (Budget and Taxation)


(Posted 16 Mar 2009)
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1 comment:

  1. ShareYourVoiceTuesday, April 07, 2009 10:49:00 AM

    HAVE YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

    Taking action is easy and won't take much of your time, but it will make a giant difference: CLICK THE LINK http://www.axetaxesnotjobs.com/ and fill out the form to join the fight against irresponsible and regressive taxes.

    "This will cost jobs in our industry— including those of small business owners, servers and bartenders like you who are the lifeblood of our economy. We need your personal involvement and help“

    Thank you

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