Relating to taxes on nonfood consumer products; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority; and providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
Summary
Increases tax on distribution of cigarettes. Applies to cigarettes tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and to existing inventories of cigarettes not yet acquired by consumers as of January 1, 2021. Includes inhalant delivery systems in definition of "tobacco products" for purpose of imposition of tax. Exempts certain sales of inhalant delivery systems sold for marijuana use from taxation. Removes ] Increases limit on tax imposed upon higher-priced cigars. Applies to tobacco products tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Exempts inhalant delivery systems from preemption on local taxes imposed on tobacco products. Prohibits sale of cigars for less than wholesale price and sets minimum price. ] Prohibits distribution or sale of cigarettes or certain cigars in packages containing fewer than 20. Provides for distribution of increased tax revenues to Oregon Health Authority for medical assistance program, including mental health services, and for public health programs, including programs addressing tobacco and nicotine-related disease. Allows sharing of otherwise confidential information between Department of Revenue and Oregon Health Authority for purposes of enforcement and administration of statutes. Refers Act to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jul 2019
House Passage
Jul 2019
Senate Passage
Jul 2019
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Last action Jul 23, 2019
Floor votes · House Jun 20, 2019
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
7
Committee
9
Jul 23, 2019
Committee
Chapter 525, (2019 Laws): Effective date December 3, 2020. Referred to the people.
lower
Jul 9, 2019
Introduced
Filed with Secretary of State.
lower
Jul 3, 2019
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jul 2, 2019
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 30, 2019
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
upper
Jun 29, 2019
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
upper
Jun 29, 2019
Committee
Referred to Tax Expenditures.
upper
Jun 29, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 20, 2019
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Salinas. Passed.
lower
Jun 19, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Jun 14, 2019
Committee
Referred to Tax Expenditures by order of Speaker.
lower
Jun 14, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Tax Expenditures.
lower
Feb 9, 2019
Committee
Referred to Revenue by prior reference.
lower
Feb 9, 2019
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.
lower
Jan 18, 2019
Committee
Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.
lower
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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