HB 2270 — Relating to taxes on nonfood consumer products; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority; and providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
Last action — Chapter 525, (2019 Laws): Effective date December 3, 2020. Referred to the people.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Increases tax on distribution of cigarettes. Applies to cigarettes tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and to existing inventories of cigarettes not yet acquired by consumers as of January 1, 2021. Includes inhalant delivery systems in definition of "tobacco products" for purpose of imposition of tax. Exempts certain sales of inhalant delivery systems sold for marijuana use from taxation. <i>Removes</i>] <b>Increases</b> limit on tax imposed upon higher-priced cigars. Applies to tobacco products tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. <i>Exempts inhalant delivery systems from preemption on local taxes imposed on tobacco products. Prohibits sale of cigars for less than wholesale price and sets minimum price.</i>] Prohibits distribution or sale of cigarettes or certain cigars in packages containing fewer than 20. Provides for distribution of increased tax revenues to Oregon Health Authority for medical assistance program, including mental health services, and for public health programs, including programs addressing tobacco and nicotine-related disease. Allows sharing of otherwise confidential information between Department of Revenue and Oregon Health Authority for purposes of enforcement and administration of statutes. Refers Act to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2270 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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Chapter 525, (2019 Laws): Effective date December 3, 2020. Referred to the people.
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Filed with Secretary of State.
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President signed.
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Speaker signed.
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Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
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Referred to Tax Expenditures.
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First reading. Referred to President's desk.
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Third reading. Carried by Salinas. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Tax Expenditures by order of Speaker.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Tax Expenditures.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Revenue by prior reference.
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Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 29 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 90 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 27% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Olsen | — | Nay |
| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Betsy Johnson | — | Yea |
| Bill Hansell | — | Nay |
| Brian Boquist | — | Not Voting |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Nay |
| Cliff Bentz | — | Nay |
| Dallas Heard | — | Nay |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Not Voting |
| Denyc Boles | — | Nay |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Herman Baertschiger Jr. | — | Not Voting |
| Laurie Monnes Anderson | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Shemia Fagan | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Nay |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Golden | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 35% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 25% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Smith Warner | — | Yea |
| Barbara Smith Warner | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Nay |
| Brian Boquist | — | Nay |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Cliff Bentz | — | Not Voting |
| Cliff Bentz | — | Not Voting |
| Diego Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Diego Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Lynn Findley | — | Nay |
| Lynn Findley | — | Nay |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Nathanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Nathanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Pam Marsh | Democrat | Yea |
| Pam Marsh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Werner Reschke | Republican | Nay |
| E. Werner Reschke | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Barbara Smith Warner | — | Yea |
| Diego Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Lynn Findley | — | Nay |
| Nancy Nathanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Pam Marsh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Werner Reschke | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alissa Keny-Guyer | — | Yea |
| Andrea Salinas | — | Yea |
| Denyc Boles | — | Yea |
| Mitch Greenlick | — | Yea |
| Rachel Prusak | — | Yea |
| Ron Noble | — | Yea |
| Teresa Alonso Leon | — | Yea |
| Tiffiny Mitchell | — | Yea |
| Rob Nosse | Democrat | Yea |
| Cedric Hayden | Republican | Yea |
| Christine Drazan | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2270 do?
- Increases tax on distribution of cigarettes. Applies to cigarettes tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and to existing inventories of cigarettes not yet acquired by consumers as of January 1, 2021. Includes inhalant delivery systems in definition of "tobacco products" for purpose of imposition of tax. Exempts certain sales of inhalant delivery systems sold for marijuana use from taxation. <i>Removes</i>] <b>Increases</b> limit on tax imposed upon higher-priced cigars. Applies to tobacco products tax reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. <i>Exempts inhalant delivery systems from preemption on local taxes imposed on tobacco products. Prohibits sale of cigars for less than wholesale price and sets minimum price.</i>] Prohibits distribution or sale of cigarettes or certain cigars in packages containing fewer than 20. Provides for distribution of increased tax revenues to Oregon Health Authority for medical assistance program, including mental health services, and for public health programs, including programs addressing tobacco and nicotine-related disease. Allows sharing of otherwise confidential information between Department of Revenue and Oregon Health Authority for purposes of enforcement and administration of statutes. Refers Act to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
- What is the current status of HB 2270?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2270?
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