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Northern Mariana IslandsHB 24-2724th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)House
To establish an excise tax for betelnut/areca nut and lime mix/afok/or bweesch.
Sponsored By: Joseph Arriola Flores (Independent)
Third Reading
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joseph Arriola Flores
Independent • House
Cosponsors
Elias Jerome Malite Rangamar
Independent • House
Malcom Jason Omar
Independent • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 7/31/2025
House Final Reading — Passed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
SENATE-UNASSIGNED
8/4/2025SenateHouse Final Reading — Passed
7/31/2025HouseHouse First Reading — Passed
7/31/2025HouseHouse Report Action — Approved
7/31/2025HouseIntroduced
4/24/2025House
Bill Text
HB 24-27
4/24/2025
SCR 24-16 (HD1)
4/24/2025
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