Bill Sponsors: TN HB2096 | 2013-2014 | 108th General Assembly
Bill Title: As introduced, imposes a tax of 2.2 cents on each tobacco cigarette in order to fund any costs associated with expanding the population eligible for medical assistance pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; places such monies in a dedicated fund for that purpose. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 67 and Title 71.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Failed) 2014-03-12 - Failed In s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee [HB2096 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Failed) 2014-03-12 - Failed In s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee [HB2096 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Sponsors
| Name | Type | Sponsorship | District | Financial | Encyclopedia | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Gary Odom [D] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | HD-055 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| Senator Ophelia Ford [D] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | SD-029 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
