Modifies provisions relating to the taxation of cigarettes and tobacco products
This bill prevents local governments in the state from raising taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products without first getting approval from a majority of voters in that specific area. It stops counties, cities, and towns from unilaterally increasing these taxes beyond the rate set on September 30, 1993, unless they hold a special vote where more than half of the eligible voters agree to the hike. The law also ensures that any future state laws attempting to override local tax decisions in this area are considered invalid.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Merideth
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 2231
Scope: MO
Hi! I can help you understand HB 2231. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline