This bill proposes to increase the tax on alcoholic beverages, and revises the distribution of those taxes with 22% to the general fund and 78% to the school foundation.
WAM ACTION: 2/1/17, bill passed the Revenue Committee 5-4.
The tax on tobacco increases and could, due to reduction in consumption, result in decreases in local revenues.
WAM Action Taken: 1/25/17 Laurie Heath testified in general support. Bill failed in committee