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Tobacco Bill Faces Governor Jindal, House Committee 

Jump to full article: Bayou Buzz, 2009-06-05

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At 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 8th, the Louisiana Healthier Families Act will be heard before the House Ways and Means Committee, announced Speaker Pro Tempore Karen Carter Peterson.

The Louisiana Healthier Families Act was originally introduced before the Ways and Means Committee on April 28, proposing a $1.00 tax increase on tobacco products. However, the measure failed to pass with 7 yeas to 11 nays. The bill is being reintroduced as HB 889, imposing a moderated $0.50 increase on tobacco products.

"I've always been told, 'if at first you don't succeed, try, try again,'" said Rep. Peterson.

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