Taxes
The WSMA supports federal legislation to raise the federal excise tax on
all tobacco. (Res 6, A-86) (Amended A-23)
The WSMA also supports other increases in tobacco taxes, and urges
allocation of tax revenues to be used for prevention and cessation of
tobacco use and the general health care plan. (Res C-7, A-93) (Reaffirmed
A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services