WV Beer Tax Public Hearing Scheduled

The beer tax has been a topic of much debate this past month in WV. Governor Joe Manchin has said he is willing to sign a bill if lawmakers can get one passed. A bill that was introduced earlier this week was discussed yesterday in the Health and Human Resources Committee. It proposes that the beer tax rise from $5.50 per barrel to $19.25. The money from this hike will go toward substance abuse prevention funding for the state. It is estimated that nearly 20 million dollars will go toward the program. A public hearing will be held on Monday. If you have any questions about the tax, or if you would like to show your support for it, contact your local house or senate finance committee representative. Click here to review the Substance Abuse Prevention Act. And for more information on existing substance abuse bills visit the WV Legislature website.