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NJ S3942
NJ S3942Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives from one to three percent.
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Introduced
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
In Committee
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases, from one to three percent, the amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives. Under existing law, these revenues are to be directed to the Department of Health to fund tobacco control programs to prevent youth initiation of tobacco usage, reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, and promotion of cessation. Moreover, priority for the funding is to be given to programs that aim to reduce the incidence of smoking among the State's Medicaid population and youth. In FY 2023, these revenues are projected to provide approximately $5 million for anti-smoking initiatives. Under the bill, that amount would increase to approximately $15 million.
AI Summary
This bill increases, from one to three percent, the amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues dedicated to anti-smoking initiatives. Under existing law, these revenues are directed to the Department of Health to fund tobacco control programs aimed at preventing youth tobacco use, reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, and promoting cessation. Funding priority is given to programs that aim to reduce smoking among the state's Medicaid population and youth. In fiscal year 2023, these revenues are projected to provide approximately $5 million for anti-smoking efforts, and the bill would increase that amount to approximately $15 million.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 06/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3942 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3942_I1.HTM |
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