relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.

Summary

The bill would increase the state tobacco tax to $2.80 per pack of 20 cigarettes or little cigars, set aside $18 million each year for the University System of New Hampshire, and cancel premium collection for two state health‑care programs. It aims to boost revenue, restore university funding, and shift costs of those health programs onto the state budget. The measure did not pass.

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