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SB1404Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Taxation.

IntroducedSenate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the tax disposition of tax revenues to the funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, WAM.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to CPN/HRE, WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, WAM.

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