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2004 SPECIAL SESSION I
HB 5016 Cigarettes; tax increased.
Introduced by: Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
State cigarette tax. Increases the state cigarette tax from 2.5 cents per pack to 15 cents per pack, effective August 1, 2004. The bill also contains provisions allowing the Tax Commissioner to establish rules and guidelines for the transitional procedures relating to the increased tax rate.
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HISTORY
- 04/05/04 House: Presented & ordered printed 041850448
- 04/05/04 House: Referred to Committee on Finance
- 05/07/04 House: No action taken by Finance by voice vote