GA SB539 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-21 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 20 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-21 - Senate Read and Referred
Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to provide that the proceeds derived from such increase are intended to be appropriated for healthcare purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Taxes on Tobacco and Vaping Products; the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; increase
Sponsors
Sen. Nikki Merritt [D] | Sen. Derek Mallow [D] | Sen. Jason Esteves [D] | Sen. Sally Harrell [D] |
Sen. Nan Orrock [D] | Sen. Gloria Butler [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2024-02-21 | Senate | Senate Read and Referred |
2024-02-20 | Senate | Senate Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67287 |
Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/224834 |