Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1591: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.37 per pack or an amount equal to the lowest tax levied by any other state, whichever is less, upon voter approval

In committee Last action May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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HB 1591 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.37 per pack or an amount equal to the lowest tax levied by any other state, whichever is less, upon voter approval. Primary sponsor: Dale Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

HB 1591: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.37 per pack or an amount equal to the lowest tax levied by any other state, whichever is less, upon voter approval

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