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HB0295

Wyoming Tobacco Tax Increase Bill

Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill proposes to raise the state tax rates on cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products for wholesalers and consumers.

Increases the excise tax on cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products purchased or imported by wholesalers from 20% to 30% of the wholesale purchase price.
Increases the tax on the use or storage of these products by consumers from 10% to 15% of the retail price.
Specifies that the consumer tax does not apply if the wholesale tax has already been paid.
Sets an effective date of July 1, 2007, for the new tax rates.

Wholesalers who purchase or import cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products in Wyoming for resale.
Consumers who use or store cigars, snuff, and other tobacco products in Wyoming.

The bill is marked as inactive, meaning it is no longer moving in the current legislative session.
The bill text provided is a working draft, so the final language may differ.
The bill does not specify how the collected tax revenue will be spent.

Plain language

Excise tax: A tax added to the price of specific goods, such as tobacco products.
Wholesale price: The price at which a wholesaler buys products from manufacturers.
Retail price: The price at which a consumer buys a product.

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Wyoming roll calls

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H03 Recommended Do Not Pass 2-6-1-0-02007-02-27 · House2 yes 6 no

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