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AlaskaSB 16434th Legislature - Second Session (2026)SenateWALLET

ELIMINATE TAX DISCOUNTS

Sponsored By: Kelly Merrick (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Fuel sellers lose 1% tax allowance

Beginning July 1, 2026, fuel dealers and users can no longer keep 1% (up to $100) of the monthly refined and motor fuel taxes. You must send the full surcharge and tax by the last day of the next month. Your monthly payment can rise by as much as $100.

Cigarette sellers lose discounts, get full refunds

Beginning July 1, 2026, licensees must remit the full monthly cigarette tax; the 0.4% retention is gone. Percentage discounts on cigarette stamp purchases are also removed, so stamps are sold at full face value. When you return eligible stamps, the Department refunds or credits the full face value. Eligible cases include unused or damaged stamps; stamps on packs that are unfit, destroyed, or returned to the maker with proof they are not consumed in Alaska; and stamps on packs sold outside Alaska with proof and proper out‑of‑state licensing. The law also repeals related subsections to align these rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kelly Merrick

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) -- Public Testimony --

    5/15/2026House

  2. (H) FINANCE at 08:00 AM ADAMS 519

    5/15/2026House

  3. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): SADDLER

    5/4/2026House

  4. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

    5/4/2026House

  5. (H) FN1: (REV)

    5/4/2026House

  6. (H) NR: COULOMBE

    5/4/2026House

  7. (H) DP: FRIER, CARRICK, HALL, FIELDS

    5/4/2026House

  8. (H) L&C RPT 4DP 1NR

    5/4/2026House

  9. (H) Moved CSSB 164(L&C) Out of Committee

    5/1/2026House

  10. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    5/1/2026House

  11. Audio/Video

    5/1/2026House

  12. (H) <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 05/01/26> -- Delayed to 5 min. Following Session --

    4/29/2026House

  13. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    4/29/2026House

  14. Audio/Video

    4/29/2026House

  15. (H) <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 04/29/26>

    4/24/2026House

  16. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    4/24/2026House

  17. Audio/Video

    4/24/2026House

  18. (H) Heard & Held

    4/20/2026House

  19. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    4/20/2026House

  20. Audio/Video

    4/20/2026House

  21. (H) L&C, FIN

    4/1/2026House

  22. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

    4/1/2026House

  23. (S) VERSION: CSSB 164(L&C)

    3/31/2026Senate

  24. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

    3/31/2026Senate

  25. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

    3/31/2026Senate

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