HB 1434 IN

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Increases the cigarette tax by $1 to $1.995 per pack of regular size cigarettes and makes a corresponding increase for larger cigarettes. Provides that revenue received from the increase in cigarette tax is deposited in the state general fund for the purpose of paying appropriations for Medicaid-Current Obligations, for provider reimbursements. Makes corresponding adjustments to the percentage of taxes deposited into other funds. Amends the definition of "tobacco product" to include e-liquid and an electronic cigarette. Amends the definition of "wholesale price" concerning tobacco products manufactured and sold in Indiana. Increases the tax on tobacco products (other than moist snuff) to 39% of the wholesale price of tobacco products.

• Julie Olthoff Republican · author

1. Jan 14, 2021 Coauthored by Representatives Schaibley and Ziemke · lower
2. Jan 14, 2021 Authored by Representative Olthoff · lower
3. Jan 14, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · lower
4. Feb 4, 2021 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Feb 4, 2021 Referred to the Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127 · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• House Bill (H) · Feb 4, 2021 · PDF
• Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 12, 2021 · PDF