H144
An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to allocate a small portion of the tax revenue generated from recreational marijuana sales to support programs focused on preventing substance use among young people in Massachusetts. Specifically, it aims to dedicate one percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to initiatives designed to address youth substance use. The bill’s goal is to provide dedicated funding for prevention efforts related to marijuana and other substances. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to establish this funding mechanism.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
Cosponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
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