2005 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 556

File Code: Taxes - Miscellaneous Prior Year Introduction As: SB 378/04 - B&T
Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben, Forehand, Grosfeld, Jones, Pinsky, and Teitelbaum
Entitled:
Tobacco Tax - Rate

Synopsis:

Increasing the tobacco tax rate for cigarettes from $1.00 to $1.50 per pack of 20 cigarettes; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Budget and Taxation
2/23
Hearing 3/11 at 9:30 a.m.
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Sharon M. Grosfeld, District 18
Senator Verna L. Jones, District 44
Senator Paul G. Pinsky, District 22
Senator Leonard H. Teitelbaum, District 19

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIGARETTES -see also- SMOKING
REVENUE AND TAXES -see also- DEV FEES & TAXES; specific tax.
STAMPS AND COINS
TOBACCO

Bill affects the following Statute:

Tax - General
( 12-105 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered