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Jan. 7, 2009
Assemblyman Tom Torlakson (D-Antioch) announced today he introduced Assembly Bill 89, which could raise approximately $2 billion annually by increasing the state’s cigarette tax.
The money would go toward education, children’s healthcare and programs to help people stop smoking.
“As we confront the difficult decisions facing us during our severe budget crisis, we must look at additional revenue options as part of a balanced solution that protects the education of our children,” said Torlakson.
“This revenue stream will not only save tax payers billions of dollars currently going to treat tobacco-related medical conditions, but will also save lives by helping to prevent smoking. This measure is truly a win for California’s schools, families, as well as our budget coffers.”
AB 89 is similar to Senate Bill 24, legislation Torlakson introduced last year.
AB 89 could raise approximately $2 billion annually for education, children’s healthcare, and tobacco-related disease, research, and cessation programs by raising the tobacco tax by $2.10 per pack. Since 2000, 42 of the 50 states have increased their cigarette excise taxes, while California’s levels haven’t changed from .87 since 1998. Thirty-three other states have a higher tax than California.
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Assemblyman Tom Torlakson (D-Antioch) announced today he introduced Assembly Bill 89, which could raise approximately $2 billion annually by increasing the state’s cigarette tax.
The money would go toward education, children’s healthcare and programs to help people stop smoking.
“As we confront the difficult decisions facing us during our severe budget crisis, we must look at additional revenue options as part of a balanced solution that protects the education of our children,” said Torlakson.
“This revenue stream will not only save tax payers billions of dollars currently going to treat tobacco-related medical conditions, but will also save lives by helping to prevent smoking. This measure is truly a win for California’s schools, families, as well as our budget coffers.”
AB 89 is similar to Senate Bill 24, legislation Torlakson introduced last year.
AB 89 could raise approximately $2 billion annually for education, children’s healthcare, and tobacco-related disease, research, and cessation programs by raising the tobacco tax by $2.10 per pack. Since 2000, 42 of the 50 states have increased their cigarette excise taxes, while California’s levels haven’t changed from .87 since 1998. Thirty-three other states have a higher tax than California.
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