Missouri · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 521: 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

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

Plain-language summary

HB 521 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Steve Butz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Butz (Democratic).