Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.27 per pack to be used for public education and health care purposes, upon voter approval
Sponsored By: Steve Butz (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Steve Butz
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Marty Joe Murray
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Referred: Emerging Issues
5/15/2026HouseRead Second Time
1/8/2026HouseRead First Time
1/7/2026HousePrefiled
12/1/2025House
Bill Text
Introduced
1/7/2026
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