Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt R-Traverse City on September 10, 2015
To repeal the Oct. 1, 2016 sunset on a law that caps the tobacco tax imposed on cigars at 50 cents per cigar. In other words, if the bill becomes law the 50 cent cap would remain in effect. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Commerce Committee on September 10, 2015
To repeal the Oct. 1, 2016 sunset on a law that caps the tobacco tax imposed on cigars at 50 cents per cigar. In other words, if the bill becomes law the 50 cent cap would remain in effect for another five years.
Received in the House on December 10, 2015
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on December 10, 2015
Reported in the House on February 17, 2016
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Hoadley D-Kalamazoo on March 23, 2016
In index the cap to inflation.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 23, 2016
To extend until 2021 the Oct. 1, 2016 sunset on a law that caps the tobacco tax imposed on cigars at 50 cents per cigar. In other words, if the bill becomes law the 50 cent cap would remain in effect for another five years.