HB9

AN ACT relating to regulated substances and declaring an emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/11/26

Kentucky HB9 amends regulations on distilled spirits, wine, and cannabis-infused beverages, including licensing, taxation, and sales restrictions.

Kentucky HB9 modifies the state's regulatory framework for distilled spirits, wine, and cannabis-infused beverages. It introduces new licensing categories and fees, such as Class A and Class B distiller's licenses, and sets specific production limits for microbreweries. The bill also establishes a state retail regulatory license fee for alcoholic beverage retailers and imposes excise taxes on distilled spirits and wine. It includes provisions for special temporary alcoholic beverage auction licenses, allowing certain organizations to conduct auctions under specific conditions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 63–31 · Mar 11
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 228

63 Yea

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31 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 PM

House Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

History

Apr 14

Senate

floor amendments (1), (2) and (3) filed

Mar 31

Senate

taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)

Mar 31

Senate

2nd reading