Relating to taxation of products containing nicotine; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Summary
Increases rates of taxation on cigarettes and tobacco products. Applies increase to cigarettes and tobacco products distributed on or after January 1, 2018, and to existing inventories of cigarettes not yet acquired by consumers as of January 1, 2018. Imposes tax on inhalant-form nicotine at point of retail sale, based on concentration of nicotine. Directs proceeds of tax to Oregon Health Plan Fund. Applies to inhalant-form nicotine sold after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
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
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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