STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27468 / S1333
This legislation will regulate all beer products regardless of alcohol content to make regulation of beer more
straightforward. This legislation will also change the standard of measurement from alcohol by weight
to alcohol by volume to align Idaho law with Federal laws and the widely accepted industry standard of
measurement. Over the course of three years, 5% of revenues derived from "strong beer" will be reallocated
from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission to the General Fund resulting in an increase
to the General Fund. Regulation of beer, including legal limits of alcohol content and tax rates will remain
the same as written in current law.
FISCAL NOTE
Legislation will result in an increase to the General Fund of approximately $71,500 in 2021, $100,000 in 2022,
and an estimated $143,000 in 2023. In 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Idaho Grape Growers will not
receive any funds derived from strong beer tax revenues.
Contact:
Senator Carl Crabtree
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/12/2020, 10:02 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 23-1002, 23-1008