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AL HB244
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Todd
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AI Summary
HB244 Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to add an additional state tax on cigarettes of 16.25 mills per cigarette or $.325 per 20-cigarette pack, supplementing the existing $21.25 mills per cigarette tax.
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All revenue from the increased tax shall be deposited into the State General Fund.
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The amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in the November 2012 general election.
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The tax increase becomes operative on January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Cigarettes, tax increased, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means General Fund
2/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means General Fund2/9/2012
Full Bill Text
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