MaineAmendment would send more cigarette and tobacco tax revenue to health fund
If adopted, the amendment would send a rising share of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue to the Fund for a Healthy Maine, starting with revenue received in fiscal year 2027-28.
What it does
The proposed replacement amendment would send a growing share of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue to the Fund for a Healthy Maine. The rest would go to the General Fund.
Argument forThe rising transfers could give the Fund for a Healthy Maine a larger, steady share of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue.
Argument againstThe growing transfers could leave the General Fund with a smaller share of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue for other state needs.
More detail
The proposed replacement amendment directs the State Controller to transfer part of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue to the Fund for a Healthy Maine. The transfers cover revenue from state taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. The remaining revenue from these taxes must go to the General Fund. Transfers would start with revenue received in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, at 14%. The share would rise by one percentage point each year to 20% for the year ending June 30, 2034, and stay at 20% in later years.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- Mar 12On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- Mar 10Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Mar 10PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Mar 5Ordered sent down forthwith.
- Mar 5READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-809), in concurrence.Minor
- Mar 5COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.
- Mar 3ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
- Mar 3Committee Amendment "A" (H-809) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Mar 3Bill READ ONCE.Minor
- Mar 3Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
- Feb 26Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Feb 26The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-809).Minor
- Feb 26Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Feb 26CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- Feb 24Reported Out - OTP-AM
- Jan 21Voted - OTP-AM
- Jan 21Work Session Held
- 2025
- Jun 25Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 19Carry Over Approved
- May 16Carry Over Requested
- May 15Work Session Held - TABLED
- Apr 15The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrenceMinor
- Apr 15Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Apr 15The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Minor
- Apr 15Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.Introduced
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