2015 Senate Bill 476 / 2016 Public Act 86

Cap cigar tax

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To repeal the Oct. 1, 2016 sunset on a law that caps the tobacco tax imposed on cigars at 50 cents per cigar. In other words, if the bill becomes law the 50 cent cap would remain in effect.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To repeal the Oct. 1, 2016 sunset on a law that caps the tobacco tax imposed on cigars at 50 cents per cigar. In other words, if the bill becomes law the 50 cent cap would remain in effect for another five years.

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 17, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 23, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-60)

In index the cap to inflation.

The amendment failed by voice vote

March 24, 2016

Passed in the House 90 to 18 (details)

To extend until 2021 the Oct. 1, 2016 sunset on a law that caps the tobacco tax imposed on cigars at 50 cents per cigar. In other words, if the bill becomes law the 50 cent cap would remain in effect for another five years.

Received in the Senate

March 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 19, 2016