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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(3)

House Bill 5 (3rd C.S.)

House Author:  Hamric

Effective:  1-1-07

Senate Sponsor:  Armbrister


            House Bill 5 amends the Tax Code to increase from $20.50 to $70.50 per thousand the tax rate for cigarettes weighing three pounds or less per thousand and increases the tax rate for tobacco products other than cigars from 35.213 percent to 40 percent of the manufacturer's list price, exclusive of any trade discount, special discount, or deal.