Fiscal Note

HB0355 - Cigarette Tax Increase and Appropriations for Preventive Health Activities

State Impact:
Enactment of this bill would increase General Fund revenue by $21,700,000 in FY 2009 and by $21,160,000 in FY 2010. It will also increase restricted revenue by $3,900,000 annually. The bill requires appropriation of $3,900,000 per year from restricted funds for tobacco prevention activities.

Funding SourceFY 2008
Approp.
FY 2009
Approp.
FY 2010
Approp.
FY 2008
Revenue
FY 2009
Revenue
FY 2010
Revenue
General Fund$0$0$0$0$21,700,000$21,160,000
Restricted Funds$0$3,900,000$3,900,000$0$3,900,000$3,900,000
   Total
$0

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

$0

$25,600,000

$25,060,000

Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs and/or benefits for businesses, or local governments. There would be an increase of 50 cents a pack for individuals buying cigarettes.

2/5/2008, 9:47:42 AM, Lead Analyst: Wilko, A.Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst