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S 6808

Relates to increasing the taxes imposed on distributors of beers and to directing revenue generated from such taxes be deposited to the credit of SUNY and CUNY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Raises beer distributors' taxes and directs the revenue to SUNY and CUNY, funding public higher education; tax rate, allocation, and timeline are not specified.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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Bill Summary · S 6808

Summary of Bill S 6808

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6808
  • Title: Relates to increasing the taxes imposed on distributors of beers and to directing revenue generated from such taxes be deposited to the credit of SUNY and CUNY
  • Sponsor: Robert Jackson (primary)
  • Introduced: March 24, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Budget and Revenue (April 24, 2025 entry shows duplicate referral date on the same day)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to increase taxes on beer distributors and to direct the revenue generated from these increased taxes to the credit of SUNY (State University of New York) and CUNY (City University of New York).
  • The intended effect is to create an additional, designated funding source for public higher education systems in New York.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Tax Increase: Distributors of beers would face higher taxes. The specific rate, basis (per unit, per volume, or per wholesale value), and any phased-in schedule are not provided in the available text.
  • Revenue Destination: All revenue generated from the increased beer taxes would be deposited to the credit of SUNY and CUNY. The bill does not specify how the funds would be split between SUNY and CUNY or any earmarking mechanism beyond the designation to both institutions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Directly Affected: Beer distributors/wholesalers who are subject to the beer tax.
  • Indirectly Affected: Retailers and consumers (through potential price impacts), and the public higher education systems SUNY and CUNY as beneficiaries of the designated revenue.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Committee Action: Referred to the Budget and Revenue committee on March 24, 2025.
  • The bill’s version content is not provided, and there is no publicly available schedule for hearings or further action in the summary notes.
  • Duplicate committee referral is listed in the legislative actions (two identical entries on March 24, 2025).

Related Legislation

  • S 7139 (prior-session)
  • A 8915 (prior-session)
  • S 1909 (prior-session)
  • S 352 (prior-session)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Fiscal Impact: Potentially increased state revenue earmarked for SUNY and CUNY, though no dollar amounts or timelines are specified.
  • Market Impact: Possible effect on beer distributor pricing, wholesale margins, and downstream pricing for retailers and consumers depending on how the tax increase is structured.
  • Policy Considerations: Allocation to public higher education aligns with broader goals of funding SUNY and CUNY, but details on allocation methodology, sunset provisions, or oversight are not provided.

Next Steps for Stakeholders

  • Monitor for committee hearings, amendments, and floor action in Budget and Revenue.
  • Look for accompanying fiscal notes, rate schedules, and allocation formulas that clarify the bill’s financial and administrative impact.
  • Consider interaction with related bills (S 7139, A 8915, S 1909, S 352) for context on how similar proposals have been framed in prior sessions.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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