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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Increases from $2.75 to $3.50, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, and provides that such increase shall be used for tobacco use prevention and control
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Karim Camara
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to increasing the tax imposed upon the sale or use of cigarettes; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the tobacco use prevention and control program fund
Purpose or general idea of bill
To increase from $1.50-$2.25, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, and provides that such increase shall be used for tobacco use prevention and control.
Justification
An increase in the cigarette tax in New York State from $1.50 to $ 2.25 would be used as a means to deter individuals from smoking. Research shows that a 25% increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes causes a decline in purchases by approximately 11%. If passed, the money from the tax increase would not be used as revenue for the state, as it is not a reliable source of tax dollars, but would instead be used for smoking cessation and prevention programs for adults, teenagers and youth.
Prior legislative history
3/28/08 Referred to Ways and Means
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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