2001 House Bill 5248

Senate Roll Call 812: Passed

To increase the cigarette tax by 50 cents to $1.25 per pack, and to impose proportionate increases on all other tobacco taxes. Of the additional 50 cents, 25 cents would go into the general fund; 20 cents to the school aid fund; four cents to the Medicaid Benefits Trust Fund; and one cent to Wayne County health care programs.

20 Yeas / 16 Nays
Republican (13 Yeas / 9 Nays)
Democrat (7 Yeas / 7 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)