SJR95 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: CREATING THE MIXED SPIRIT BEVERAGE TASK FORCE.
Summary: Creates the Mixed Spirit Beverage Task Force to study and propose legislation on the distribution, sale, and taxation of mixed spirit beverages in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
Establishes a diverse state task force made up of top lawmakers and officials to examine how mixed spirit beverages should be defined and regulated, including how they fit into the three-tier system, licensing, and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control framework. The task force will study current practices, recommend new laws or rules, and specify the tax rate and collection approach. It must deliver its recommendations by the start of the 2024 Regular Session and then terminate.

Who It Affects
State government officials and lawmakers who serve on the task force and will be compensated for meetings
Wholesalers, distributors, retailers, licensees, and the general public who could be affected by any future changes to the definition, distribution, licensing, and taxation of mixed spirit beverages

Key Provisions
Creates the Mixed Spirit Beverage Task Force to study and recommend legislation for distribution, sale, and taxation of mixed spirit beverages.
Task force membership includes high-ranking state officials (Lt. Governor, Senate and House leaders, committee chairs) and requires representation of diverse groups.
First meeting must be held within 60 days after enactment; members elect a chair; members receive legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses.
Task force must provide notice of meetings and copies of reports to the Secretary of State; may meet electronically and requires a five-member quorum.
Scope of study includes: legal definition of mixed spirit beverages; distribution under the three-tier system; relation to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; licensing; and excise tax rate and collection.
Recommendations due no later than the fifth day of the 2024 Regular Session; task force terminates after delivering recommendations.

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