Despite a veto threat from the Governor, the Louisiana House has backed a renewal of a .04 cent per pack state cigarette tax. If it gains final passage, that tax would generate $12 million a year for the state budget.
The tax was first enacted eleven years ago, but is set to expire in 2012. Without the renewal, Louisiana's Cigarette Tax would drop to .32 cents per pack.
Wednesday, supporters with the American Cancer Society rallied on the steps of the state capitol to keep that momentum going. HB 591 goes to the Senate for debate next week.
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