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MO HB1976
Bill
Status
3/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jeanette Oxford
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AI Summary
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Repeals current cigarette tax structure and replaces it with a new tax equal to 75% of the national average cigarette tax for all years beginning January 1, 2013
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Requires that revenues from the new tax include at least the minimum amount recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for tobacco use prevention and cessation programs in Missouri
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Current tax rates of 8.5 mills per cigarette (or 6.5 mills under certain conditions) apply through December 31, 2012
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Requires voter approval via referendum election on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012, or at a special election called by the governor
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Becomes effective only upon approval by a majority of votes cast at the referendum election
Legislative Description
Increases, upon voter approval, the excise tax on cigarettes from 17 cents to 75% of the national average with a specified amount to be used for tobacco use prevention and cessation purposes
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/26/2012