Washington Carbonated Beverages and Beer Tax Initiative (2010)
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The Washington Carbonated Beverages and Beer Tax Initiative', also known as I-1093, did not appear on the November 2, 2010 ballot in Washington as an Initiative to the People. The proposed measure called for ending temporary taxes on carbonated beverages and beer.[1] According to the secretary of state, supporters did not file signatures in an attempt to qualify the measure for the 2010 ballot.
Text of measure
Title
The ballot title read:[1]
- Statement of Subject: Initiative Measure No. 1093 concerns ending temporary taxes on selling certain carbonated beverages and beer.
- Concise Description:This measure would end temporary taxes, otherwise expiring in 2013, on the activities of selling certain carbonated beverages and of manufacturing and selling beer and strong beer, above minimum revenue or production levels.
- Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Summary
According to the description prepared by the Washington Secretary of State:
This measure would end certain temporary taxes, otherwise expiring June 30, 2013, including a tax on the activity of selling certain carbonated beverages, not including alcoholic beverages or carbonated water, at two cents per twelve ounces, exempting each bottler’s first $10,000,000 of gross sales; and a tax on manufacturing and selling of beer, in the amount of $15.50 per thirty-one gallon barrel, but with an exception for certain producers of less than 60,000 barrels annually.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Washington signature requirements
According to the secretary of state, supporters did not file signatures in an attempt to qualify the measure for the 2010 ballot. In order to qualify for the November ballot, supporters were required to submit a minimum of 241,153 valid signatures by July 2, 2010.
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