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GA HR1652
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Benton
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to impose an excise tax of $1.00 per pack of 20 cigarettes (pro rata for other package sizes) on the sale, receipt, purchase, possession, consumption, handling, distribution, or use of cigarettes in the state
- Tax proceeds would be dedicated exclusively to a health care fund for health care purposes as defined by the General Assembly through general law
- The excise tax would be in addition to all other existing taxes, and the General Assembly would be authorized to increase the $1.00 rate by general law
- Moneys in the health care fund would be exempt from constitutional provisions requiring lapsing of funds and from requirements that funds be paid into the general state treasury
- Sponsored by Representatives Stephens (164th), Channell (116th), and Benton (31st), the resolution requires submission to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection as a constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
Excise tax; cigarettes; proceeds to health care; provide - CA
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/16/2010
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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