Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Policy Areas Increasing the Tobacco Tax Brings Signficant Revenue, Prevents Cuts March 17, 2010 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Staff Georgia’s Tobacco Revenue is likely to more than double if HB 39 passes, despite declining sales without new revenues, Georgia is facing multi-billion dollar deficits in FY 2011 and FY 2012. The state is already experiencing deep cuts to essential services. Lawmakers should pass House Bill 39 as part of a balanced approach to addressing […] Read more » budget deficit Fact Sheet FY 2011 FY 2012 HB 39 House Bill 39 State Taxes Tobacco Tax