Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1856: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1856 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. 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). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Butz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Marty Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Read Second Time (H)
- Read First Time (H)
- Prefiled (H)