KansasProposal would tax U.S.-made and packaged beer at six cents per gallon
The unsuccessful proposal would have charged manufacturers and distributors six cents per gallon for beer and cereal malt drinks made and packaged in the United States.
What it does
The proposal would have taxed beer and cereal malt drinks made and packaged in the United States at six cents per gallon, compared with 18 cents for those made abroad and imported.
Argument forThe six-cent rate could give manufacturers and distributors lower tax costs for U.S.-made and packaged beer than for imported beer.
Argument againstDistributors selling imported beer could face higher taxes per gallon than those selling beer made and packaged in the United States.
More detail
Kansas would have charged six cents per gallon for U.S.-made and packaged beer and cereal malt drinks, and 18 cents for those made abroad and imported. The rates would apply in Kansas, including federal property. Manufacturers pay for drinks made and sold in Kansas; distributors pay for drinks brought into Kansas for wholesale sale. The six-cent rate would require both manufacturing and packaging in the United States. Kansas-made drinks shipped outside Kansas for sale and consumption would be exempt with the required proof. If enacted, the rates would have taken effect upon publication in the statute book. The proposal died in committee.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- Feb 5IntroducedMinor
- Feb 5Referred to House Committee on TaxationIntroduced
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