Relating to taxation of products containing nicotine; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
Summary
Increases rate of taxation on cigarettes and tobacco products. Expands definition of tobacco products for purpose of tax to include electronic cigarettes and nicotine solution. Distributes tax revenues from increases in cigarette tax and tobacco products tax to Oregon Health Authority to provide preventive services and innovative, nontraditional health services, including mental health services and treatment for substance use disorders, through coordinated care organizations. Applies to distributions of cigarettes and tobacco products occurring on or after effective date of Act. Refers Act to people for approval or rejection at special election held on same date as next primary election.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Revenue.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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