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HB1856

Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.27 per pack to be used for public education and health care purposes, upon voter approval

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Increases Missouri cigarette tax to fund public education and health care.

Missouri HB1856 raises the cigarette tax from $0.17 to $0.27 per pack, pending voter approval. The additional revenue will be allocated to the Fair Share Fund, Health Initiatives Fund, and State School Moneys Fund. The tax increase aims to support public education and health care initiatives.

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Where it stands

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Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)