Under current law, a tax of $1.33 is imposed on each pack of 20 cigarettes. cigars are taxed at 65 percent of the wholesale price, up to a maximum of 50 cents per cigar, and nicotine inhalant delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vaping products are not taxed. Measure increases the cigareette tax by $2 per pack and increases the maximum tax on cigars to $1 per cigar. Measure provides for smaller cigars (sold commonly as cigarillos) to be taxed like cigarettes. Measure establishes tax on nicotine inhalant delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vaping products, at 65 percent of the wholesale price. Tax on nicotine inhalant delivery systems does not apply to approved nicotine cessation products or to marijuana inhalant delivery systems. Revenues from increased and new taxes will be used to fund health care coverage for low-income families, including mental health services, and to fund public health programs, including prevention and cessation programs, addressing tobacco -and-nictone-related diseases.

Result of a "Yes" Vote: "Yes" vote increases cigarette tax by $2 per pack. Increases cap on cigar tax to $1 per cigar. Establishes tax on nicotine inhalant delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vaping products. Funds health programs. Approves other provisions.

Result of a "No" Vote: "No" vote retains current law. Cigarettes are taxed at a rate of $1.33 per pack. Tax on cigars is capped at 50 cents per cigar. Nicotine inhalant delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vaping products, remain untaxed.