HI HB1902 | 2012 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-19 - (H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars, and large cigars. Imposes an excise tax on bulk and small quantity purchases of tobacco products and cigars. Requires a portion of the tax to be expended for tobacco prevention programs and services and to the department of health to offset medicaid administrative costs. Effective 7/1/12.

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Title

Tobacco Products; Tax

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-01-19 (H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2
2012-01-18 (H) Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2012-01-17 (H) Prefiled

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