HB139 Alabama 2015 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Tobacco products, tax increase, discount adjusted on tobacco stamp purchases, distrib., Secs. 40-25-2, 40-25-2.1, 40-25-5, 40-25-23 am'd.
Description
Currently, the State of Alabama levies a tax on various tobacco products. This bill would increase the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products, and adjust the discount allowed on tobacco stamp purchases
This bill also provides for the distribution of the proceeds from the tax increase on tobacco products
To amend Sections 40-25-2, 40-25-2.1, 40-25-5, and 40-25-23, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the state tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products; to increase the state tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products; to adjust the discount allowed on tobacco stamp purchases; and to provide for the distribution of the proceeds from the increase in tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Subjects
Tobacco
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2015 | H | 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 | HB139 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |