H4008
An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the city of Salem to increase the local option tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products. The city council and mayor have approved this measure, which would give Salem the authority to set a higher tax rate than currently permitted. This increase in revenue is intended to benefit the city’s finances. The bill has been referred to the committee on Revenue and subsequently concurred in by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the city of Salem to increase its local option tax.
- Specifically applies to the sale of marijuana and marijuana products.
- Requires approval from the mayor and city council.
- Revenue generated will be for the city of Salem.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- City of Salem residents
- Businesses selling marijuana and marijuana products in Salem
- Taxpayers in Salem
Notable changes
- Increases the existing local option tax rate for marijuana sales in Salem.
- Provides Salem with greater control over revenue generated from marijuana sales.
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Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill H.4008 194th (Current)
An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4008) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the local option tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Manny Cruz , Joan B. Lovely City/Town: Salem (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4008
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/16/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5236 |
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