22 Apr
2005
22 Apr
'05
3:20 p.m.
Just a bit misleading. It's not aimed at Minnesota brewers only. It's
across the board:
for wine & alcohol:
12.18 The following excise tax is imposed on all distilled spirits and
12.19 wine manufactured, imported, sold, or possessed in this state:
for beer:
The following excise tax is
13.27 imposed on all fermented malt beverages that are imported,
13.28 directly or indirectly sold, or possessed in this state:
13.29 (1) on fermented malt beverages containing not more than
13.30 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, $2.40 _$35.32_ per 31-gallon
13.31 barrel; and
13.32 (2) on fermented malt beverages containing more than 3.2
13.33 percent alcohol by weight, $4.60 _$37.52_ per 31-gallon barrel.
13.34 For fractions of a 31-gallon barrel, the tax rate is
13.35 calculated proportionally.
I'm not saying this is ok, just look at the changes they are proposing!
It would hurt any micro/craft brewer who sells beer in Minnesota.
aboyce(a)mn.rr.com wrote:
Original Message:
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From: David H Berg bergbrew(a)juno.com
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:30:41 -0500
To: mcbg(a)mncraftbrew.org
Subject: Excise Tax
The Minnesota Legislature is considering increasing the excise tax on beer
manufactured in Minnesota from $4.60 a barrel to $37.52 a barrel.
If this bill passes, it will undoubtedly seal the fate of all brewers in the
state. We need you to contact your Senator and Representative and tell them
you strongly oppose this tax. The bill number is SF 606. This issue is
URGENT! Do not let the people at the capitol single-handedly kill the
Minnesota brewing industry. Please forward this to as many people as you
know.
Your representative's name and number can be found at
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/Districtfinder.asp
The full bill can be found at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legis.asp
Here is a list of people to call/email in addition to your Senator.
Please take the time to at least call your Senator if not all the ones
listed.
Senate Public Safety Budget Division
Chair Jane Ranum (DFL-Minneapolis) 120 Capitol - 651-297-8061
Ranking Minority Member Thomas Neuville (R-Northfield) 123 SOB -
651-296-1279
Members
Linda Berglin (DFL-Minneapolis) 309 Capitol - 651-296-4261
Don Betzold (DFL-Fridley) 111 Capitol - 651-296-2556
Richard J. Cohen (DFL-St. Paul) 121 Capitol – 651-296-5931
Leo T. Foley (DFL-Coon Rapids) G-24 Capitol - 651-296-4154
Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) 121 SOB – 651-296-2159
Mike McGinn (R-Eagan) G-19 SOB – 651-297-8073
Julianne E. Ortman (R-Chanhassen) G-21 SOB – 651-296-4837
Wesley J. Skoglund (DFL-Minneapolis) 124 Capitol – 651-296-4274
Senate Finance Committee
Chair Richard Cohen (DFL-St. Paul) 121 Capitol – 651-296-5931
Vice Chair Satveer Chaudhary (DFL-Fridley) 317 Capitol – 651-296-4334
Members
Linda Berglin (DFL-Minneapolis) 309 Capitol - 651-296-4261
Steve Dille (R-Dassel) 103 SOB – 651-296-4131
Michelle L. Fischbach (R-Paynesville) G-15 SOB – 651-296-2084
Dennis Frederickson (R-New Ulm) 139 SOB – 651-296-8138
Chris Gerlach (R-Apple Valley) 149 SOB – 651-296-4120
John C. Hottinger (DFL-St. Peter) 317 Capitol – 651-296-6153
Bob Kierlin (R-Winona) 127 SOB – 651-296-5649
Sheila M. Kiscaden (I-Rochester) 325 Capitol – 651-296-4848
Keith Langseth (DFL-Glyndon) 122 Capitol – 651-296-3205
Cal Larson (R-Fergus Falls) 153 SOB – 651-296-5655
James P. Metzen (DFL-South St. Paul) 322 Capitol - 651-296-4370
Steve Murphy (DFL-Red Wing) 306 Capitol – 651-296-4264
Thomas M. Neuville (R-Northfield) 123 SOB - 651-296-1279
Gen Olson (R-Minnestrista) 119 SOB – 651-296-1282
Mark Ourada (R-Buffalo) 145 SOB – 651-296-5981
Sandra L. Pappas (DFL-St. Paul) 120 Capitol – 651-296-1802
Pat Pariseau (R-Farmington) 117 SOB – 651-296-5252
Jane B. Ranum (DFL-Minneapolis) 120 Capitol - 651-297-8061
Dallas C. Sams (DFL-Staples) 328 Capitol - 651-297-8063
LeRoy A. Stumpf (DFL-Plummer) G-24 Capitol – 651-296-8660
Charles W. "Chuck" Wiger (DFL-No. St. Paul) 301 Capitol – 651-296-6820
David Berg
Head Brewer, Bandana Brewery
President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild
http://www.mncraftbrew.org
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