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Senate committee hears bill to raise alcohol sales tax for treatment, enforcement and school funding
Summary
Sen. Margaux Juarez introduced LB330 to raise the sales tax on alcoholic products and dedicate revenue to an education fund, alcohol treatment and liquor enforcement. The hearing included youth testimony and divided written comments; industry groups opposed the magnitude and raised business and cross‑border concerns.
Senator Margaux Juarez (D‑5) introduced LB330, a proposal to increase the sales tax on alcoholic products and dedicate the proceeds to three new or augmented funds: 50% to the Education Future Fund, 45% to an Excessive Alcohol Consumption and Treatment Fund, and 5% to a Nebraska State Patrol Liquor Control Enforcement Fund. Juarez said the bill follows research showing higher alcohol prices reduce excessive consumption and that youth advocates asked her to file the measure.
Key provisions and fiscal context: The bill as presented would increase the sales tax on alcohol to 15.5% (sponsor’s amendment text and committee discussion showed the new rate and the intended revenue split). Witnesses and…
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