Bill > HB3133

This bill, upon voter approval, significantly increases the cigarette tax in Missouri from the current rate of $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $1.50 per pack. This change will be implemented by adding a new tax of sixty-six and one-half mills per cigarette, which translates to $1.33 per pack, on top of the existing tax structure. The revenue generated from this additional tax, after a small reduction for administrative costs, will be deposited into the state's general revenue fund. The bill also includes provisions to limit the purchase of tax stamps by licensees in the six months leading up to the tax increase to prevent stockpiling. This proposed tax increase is scheduled to be voted on by the public on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2026, and will only take effect if approved by a majority of voters.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3133&year=2026&code=R