2017 Senate Bill 304

Cut tobacco tax

Introduced in the Senate

April 20, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To cut the state cigarette tax in half, from $2 per pack to $1.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 6, 2018

Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)

To permanently extend a 50-cent cigar tax rate beyond the 2021 date when it is supposed to go up.

Received in the House

Dec. 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 65 to 44 (details)

To permanently extend a 50-cent cigar tax rate beyond the 2021 date when it is supposed to go up.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018