House Finance begins marathon on marijuana tax reform; committee adopts technical cleanup and delays remaining amendments The committee reviewed House Bill 91’s tax‑structure proposal (transition from a $50/oz excise to a $12.50 wholesale tax and eventual 6% sales tax), debated multiple amendments on tagging, collection facilities and revenue designation, adopted an 18‑month transition amendment, and deferred remaining amendment work to the afternoon session.

Alaska is shaking up its marijuana tax structure, proposing a dramatic shift from a $50 excise tax to a wholesale tax and possible sales tax changes—what does this mean for the industry?

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Public testimony and fiscal questions mark committee session on marijuana tax bill The House Finance Committee heard sponsor Ashley Kerrick explain HB91’s transition from an excise tax to a 6% retail sales tax, reviewed fiscal projections, and took public testimony from prevention and industry groups raising concerns about revenue impacts and municipal tax stacking.

Alaska's House Finance Committee is at a crossroads as they debate House Bill 91, which could reshape marijuana taxation and impact funding for crucial community programs.

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House Finance Committee hears HB 91 tax overhaul recap; fiscal notes show multi‑million dollar revenue drops Representative Ashley Carrick reintroduced House Bill 91 to cut the marijuana excise tax from $50 to $12.50 per ounce and transition to a 6% retail sales tax; agency fiscal notes estimated an $8.1 million revenue reduction in FY 2027 and identified up to $3.6 million in implementation cost savings if regional cash‑collection facilities are removed.

Alaska's House Finance Committee is considering a bold marijuana tax overhaul that could slash the excise tax from $50 to $12.50 per ounce—will this reshape the state's cannabis landscape?

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House committee advances bill to make certain marijuana convictions confidential The House Judiciary Committee reported House Bill 81 out of committee after sponsor Representative David Nelson said the measure would allow people 21 and older with a lone possession conviction of 1 ounce or less to request that the Department of Public Safety mark that conviction confidential on basic background checks, preserving access for government agencies and qualified entities.

A new bill in Alaska could change the game for those with minor marijuana possession convictions, making it easier for them to find jobs and housing.

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Maryland Control Board supports extension for marijuana industry stability in Alaska Bailey Stewart advocates for Senate Bill 80 to enhance oversight of Alaska's marijuana market.

Alaska's marijuana industry faces critical challenges as the Marijuana Control Board pushes for Senate Bill 80 to combat the rising illicit market and ensure stability.

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Alaska Legislature revises marijuana taxation laws impacting cultivation facilities Lawmakers amend excise tax regulations for marijuana sales and transfers in Alaska.

Alaska is on the brink of a transformative shift in marijuana taxation that could empower small businesses and reshape the industry forever.

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