If LB 439 is approved smokers will be paying a lot more for a pack of cigarettes. Grand Island State Senator Mike Gloor introduced the bill that would increase the state tax 72-cents per pack of cigarettes
If LB 439 is approved smokers will be paying a lot more for a pack of cigarettes. Grand Island State Senator Mike Gloor introduced the bill that would increase the state tax 72-cents per pack of cigarettes. He says that money would then go to help fund health care reform.
Mike Gloor, State Senator, District 35, Grand Island; "of a cigarette."
The state tax on a pack of cigarettes would total $1.36. He says the tax on tobacco has not gone up for ten years and he is seeing a lot of support for the bill. Senator Gloor says it may also be the incentive for many Nebraskans to kick the habit.
Grand Island State Senator Mike Gloor is again trying to increase the state tax on tobacco products.
Gloor; "on a pack of cigarettes."
Senator Gloor introduced a bill two years ago that would have brought the state tax to $1.99 a pack total. He says the extra money would go to cover increased costs to the state due to health care reform.
Grand Island State Senator Mike Gloor introduced a bill that would increase the state tax 72-cents on a pack of cigarettes. That money would be slated to help cover increased costs to the state due to health care reform. He says he is getting a lot of support for the tax increase even from those who light up.
Gloor; "to do that."
If passed the total tax on a pack of cigarettes would be $1.36. Two years ago he introduced a bill that would have increased the tobacco tax to $1.99 a pack.
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