[LWVNM Action] HB417 alcohol tax increase bill

[Meredith Machen]

We’ve been waiting for this important bill, which is the result of major
work including significant compromises, such as omitting excise taxes.
It’s not perfect, but if we can get it through the wickets, it will reduce
alcohol consumption resulting in fewer injuries, deaths, and other harms.
Please read the article linked below.
Meredith
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“An effort to curb New Mexico’s high rate of alcohol-related deaths by
increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages gained momentum this week with the
introduction of new legislation by five lawmakers who haven’t always agreed
on the best approach.  The bill is co-sponsored by Democratic
representatives Micaela Lara Cadena, D-Las Cruces, Joanne Ferrary, D-Las
Cruces, and […]
https://nmindepth.com/2025/lawmakers-come-together-on-alcohol-tax-increase/


Meredith Ross Machen
505-577-6337
Meredith.machen at gmail.com
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