Section 36. Tax on tobacco products; dedication of proceeds

Tax on tobacco products; dedication of proceeds

Six percent of the proceeds of the tax on tobacco products shall be dedicated to improving the quality of health care of the residents of this state.

Summary: Increase sales and use tax rates from 4% to 6%; limit annual increases in property tax assessments, exempt school operating millages from uniform taxation requirement, and require 3/4 vote of legislature to exceed statutorily established school operating millage rates

Election Date: March 15, 1994

Votes For Ratification: 1,684,541

Votes Against Ratification: 750,952

Percent for Ratification: 69%

Percent Against Ratification: 31%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1993 JR S

Effective Date Source: Mich. const. art. XII