Relating to manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products
SB 928 defines "Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products" as beverages containing 0.5% to 15.5% alcohol by volume (not including wine, beer, or nonintoxicating beer), packaged in containers under 25 fluid ounces. It establishes new regulatory requirements for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of these products, including specific sales and distribution rules. The bill also specifies a tax methodology for these products and grants the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commission authority to create implementing rules. This legislation directly affects businesses producing or selling low-proof alcohol beverages, creating a distinct regulatory category separate from traditional spirits, beer, or wine.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Introduced Version
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Committee Substitute
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3 edits
MINOR
The Committee Substitute version of SB 928 made several technical and formatting changes from the Introduced Version, primarily standardizing capitalization of defined terms and correcting minor inconsistencies in the text. The substantive policy content regarding low-proof spirit alcohol products, including definitions, licensing requirements, taxation, and rule-making authority, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Standardized capitalization of defined terms throughout the bill, changing instances of 'Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products' to 'low-proof spirit alcohol products' for consistency.
Corrected minor formatting inconsistencies, including capitalization of 'Commissioner' and 'Chapter' in various sections, and adjusted spacing around section references.
Updated bill metadata to reflect the Committee Substitute status, including revised introduction date and additional sponsoring senators (Clements and Hamilton).
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary then Finance
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 192)
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee substitute reported
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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