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Bill that would increase alcohol tax in New Mexico passes first committee

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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Getting a six-pack at the grocery store or a glass of wine at your favorite bar may soon cost a little more. HB 417, a bill that would increase taxes on alcoholic beverages, cleared its first hurdle on Wednesday. New Mexico has not seen an alcohol tax increase in more than thirty years. Story continues below Albuquerque: ABQ city councilor calls for update on investigation into APD chief’s crash Crime: Day 3 of trial …

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New Mexico lawmakers want to impose 6% tax on alcohol sales

HB 417 would address alcohol harms and generate funding for prevention and treatment.

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Bill that would increase alcohol tax in New Mexico passes first committee

3 days ago·Albuquerque, United States

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Bill to create new alcohol tax faces industry opposition

Supporters say House Bill 417 would help curb New Mexico's high rate of alcohol abuse and fund treatment programs.

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Proposed alcohol tax passes first committee

A new bill proposes a new tax on alcohol retail sales to benefit treatment programs.Lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a proposal to raise New Mexico’s tax on alcohol for the first time in 30 years and re-direct revenue toward treatment and programs. The House Health and Human Services Committee voted 6-4 to advance House Bill 417, Liquor Tax Changes and Programs. It now heads to the House Taxation and Revenue Committee. The bill specifically cre…

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