SJR92 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

CREATING THE MIXED SPIRIT BEVERAGE TASK FORCE.

Summary

SJR92 creates a temporary Mixed Spirit Beverage Task Force to study and propose state rules for mixed spirit beverages, including how they would be distributed, sold, taxed, and licensed.

What This Bill Does

It sets up a diverse, multi-agency task force that will study current practices for mixed spirit beverages and recommend legislation to fit them into Alabama’s alcohol laws. It defines the task force’s duties (definitions, distribution under the three-tier system, licensing, and excise tax) and requires it to report by the fifth day of the 2024 Regular Session, at which point the group ends. Members include top state leaders, chairs of key committees, the ABC Board, and industry representatives; legislative members are paid, non‑legislative members are not paid but may be reimbursed. The task force may meet as needed and can use electronic meetings.

Who It Affects

• State lawmakers and appointed officials who will serve on the task force and may receive compensation for legislative attendance.
• Mixed spirit beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and associated trade groups who will be represented on the task force and affected by any future licensing, distribution, or tax recommendations.
• The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and its stores, which would be addressed in distribution, licensing, and regulation considerations.
• The general public and consumers, who could see new rules governing the availability, labeling, pricing, and taxation of mixed spirit beverages.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Mixed Spirit Beverage Task Force to study and recommend legislation for distribution, sale, and taxation of mixed spirit beverages.
• Specifies mandatory and ex officio members, including lawmakers, Chairs of key committees, ABC Board chair, and industry representatives, plus a manufacturer representative chosen from names submitted by the Alabama Wholesale Beer Association.
• Requires the task force to ensure diverse membership and to elect a chair from among legislative members; first meeting within 60 days of enactment; meetings may be conducted electronically; quorum five members.
• Task force to study definitions, three‑tier distribution, relation to ABC Board and stores, licensing, and excise tax details; report to Governor and Legislature by the fifth day of the 2024 Regular Session, at which point the task force terminates.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Create Task force to Study Mixed Alcoholic Beverages