Proposed bill creating addiction recovery fund amended to create Task Force on Substance Use
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) A bill that proposed a significant tax increase on wine products and beer manufacturers is now being amended to include all players in creating legislation to address funding for addiction services.
The Addiction Crisis Recovery Act would have raised taxes on beer and wine producers to fund addiction recovery services.
“The only way to tax beer and wine to bring the retail price up 20% with the goal of then reducing harmful consumption by 10% was to put it at the manufacturer level,” Mike Marshall, executive director for Oregon Recovers, said.
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Legislation could greatly impact Oregon wine industry March 03 2021
House Bill 3296, the Addiction Crisis Recover Act, is introduced in the Legislature last week and would raise taxes on wine, beer and ciders
A bill introduced in the Legislature last week would significantly increase the taxes levied on wine and other spirits in Oregon, with proceeds directed toward addiction treatment and other services.
House Bill 3296, known as the Addiction Crisis Recovery Act, was introduced by Democratic state Reps. Tawna Sanchez, of Portland, and Rachel Prusak, who represents parts of Washington and Clackamas counties.
The bill would increase taxes on Oregon wine by more than 1,700% and more than 2,800% on beer and cider, the Oregon Wine Council said in a release.