HB244 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Cigarettes, tax increased, const. amend.
Description
Currently, the State of Alabama levies a tax on various tobacco products, including $21.25 mills per cigarette or $.425 for a 20 cigarette package of cigarettes
This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to add an additional state tax on cigarettes of 16.25 mills per cigarette or an additional $.325 per 20 cigarette pack; provide for its distribution; and provide an implementation date
To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide an additional tax on cigarettes; to provide for its distribution; and to provide an implementation date.
Subjects
Constitutional Amendments
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means General Fund |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB244 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |