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MA S60

MA S60
Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to dedicate one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to dedicate 1% of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention. Specifically, it would amend the existing law (Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016) by increasing the excise tax rate from 3.75% to 4.75%, and requiring that 1% of the total tax revenue be deposited into the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund to support evidence-based public health programs focused on primary prevention of youth substance use.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2635 (on 02/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S60 03/10/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S60.pdf 03/10/2023
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