State Issues

Alcohol Law (Title IV) Rewrite
Over the past several years stakeholders( mental health and addiction advocates, the ABC board, law enforcement, community leaders, hospitality industry, bar owners, craft brew and distiller industries) have worked on a detail plan to overhaul the state’s alcohol laws to make them more concise, equitable and easier to understand, while protecting current businesses and the ability for new business models to be incorporated as they evolve in the coming years.

The bill, SB 99, was filed last legislative session, but due to time constraints and other pressing issues before the legislature, it was decided by the bill sponsor, Sen. Micciche, not to move it. It is the intent of the Sen. Micciche to file the bill again this legislative session for action to be taken towards its passage.

As more information is put forward, this page will be updated.

Information about revisions to Title 4

• SB99
• Title 4 Review (Stakeholders’ Report)

During the 2016 legislative session, Governor Walker proposed a doubling of the tax on alcohol sales. While this would do little to offset the state’s fiscal deficit, it would have huge impacts on the small craft brewers in Alaska. As with all small businesses, the margins are slim and this would change would limit the expansion of our brewers currently operating in the state and effectively quash new breweries from being created.  In addition, in order to survive, these cost increases would have to be passed on to you, the fan of Alaska craft beers. We would appreciate your support next session if this tax is proposed again. Please sign up here to make your voice heard.