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- Citizens Against Tobac
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- Nm House
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- Pee Dee Tobacco Wareh
- Providence Journal
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- Ri Dept of Public Heal
- Ri Housing Mortgage +
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- Sandia Labs
- Savarese Associates
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- Wall Street Journal
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- Named Person
- Cheney, R.
- Kruger, T.
- Lancaster
- Neubauer, J.
- Sullivan, M.
- Master ID
- 80420206/0485
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NeW Jersey, page 4
Fire Groups
In 1987 the broad issue of fire safety (not directly related to
"self-extinguishing" cigarette legislation) may become a major
issue in the state capitol. As a result, it is likely that the
subject of "self-extinguishing" cigarettes will be addressed,
too. Although there is no indication now that the issue of
"self-extinguishing" cigarettes is a major concern, it will be
followed closely in the state capitol.
Institute Resources
Legislative counsel has been extremely helpful in influencing the
legislature and securing more favorable outcomes through
amendments to severely restrictive proposals.
Helpful resources include the "Learn Not to Burn" and the
"Helping Youth Decide" programs. The Public Affairs Division has
been working closely with the business community on compliance
with the workplace smoking restriction law which became effective
on March 1, 1986.
ANTI-TOBACCO FORCES
Traditional anti-tobacco forces are very active in New Jersey.
Ms. Regina Carlson, Executive Director of New Jersey GASP, is a
thorn in our side in the legislature, lobbying on behalf of
anti-tobacco bills. She has also worked closely with the state
Health Department to promulgate guidelines to restrict smoking in
the workplace. She also serves on the Department's Commission on
Smoking or Health.
The other traditional groups, including the lung association and
the cancer society, have worked closely with members of the
legislature to promote smoking restriction legislation. However,
it is GASP which is the most visible and active anti-tobacco
organization in the state. The Commission on Smoking or Health
is also expected to urge the legislature to amend present laws to
further restrict public smoking.
TOBACCO INDUSTRY
Brief History of Successes and Problems
In 1985, a package of six smoking restriction bills were enacted.
These laws, which were first introduced eight years before, had
been amended on numerous occasions and were in such a weakened
state that most legislators felt compelled to enact the laws.
Local communities have yet to initiate legislation which is more
restrictive than the state laws.
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New Jersey, page 5
The state cigarette excise tax question has not been an issue of
major concern as the state has an ad valorem surtax which has not
been increased for some time. There have been no attempts to
promote sampling or ingredients disclosure legislation, and
"self-extinguishing cigarette" legislation has not been a serious
problem in the past. It is not expected to be a problem in the
near future.
major Issues -- State and Local
The Republican Assembly takeover, the 1985 laws and the 1987
elections, make it unlikely that 1987 will be a major legislative
year for the tobacco industry. The state enjoys a budget
surplus, and as a result, taxes are not expected to be a major
concern. Our old nemesis in the Assembly, Martin Herman, was
appointed to the Federal bench and, therefore, a champion of the
anti-tobacco movement does not presently exist in the Assembly.
Outlook
1987 is expected to be a quiet legislative year for tobacco,
although legislative counsel forecasts that attempts to amend the
six restriction laws to make them more restrictive are possible.
Cigarette tax increase legislation is not expected to be a major
issue as the state enjoys a sound fiscal standard.
Local legislation will be promoted by GASP but as yet no issues
have surfaced, and localities are expected to be reluctant to go
beyond state requirements. Most local politicians feel they
should avoid the issue and blame the state for problems which
will undoubtedly arise.
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NEW MEXICO
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PREFACE
New Mexico is large geographically, but its comparatively small
population of 1.4 million ranks 27th in the nation. Ethnic
minorities figure strongly in the state's affairs: 33 percent of
New Mexicans are of Spanish origin, 7 percent are American
Indian, 2 percent are Black and 1 percent are of Asian origin.
New Mexico's share of the national cigarette market is
approximately 0.4 percent.
New Mexico's economy is largely based on its natural resources of
uranium, potash, copper, oil and gas. The federal government is
also important to the state, as some of the largest employers are
the Sandia Labs, military bases and defense contractors.
STATE OVERVIEW
Economic Condition and Outlook
New Mexico has been a part of the "Sunbelt Boom" of the past
fifteen years. Its population increased by 28 percent between
1970 and 1980, and another 9.3 percent since then. Nevertheless,
some basic economic problems remain: 17.6 percent of New
Mexicans remain below the income poverty level.
While the economy of New Mexico has recently suffered from a
decline in interest in its natural resources, the state has been
stimulated by an influx of new.industry, particularly "high-tech"
industry in the way of microchip manufacturing. In total, it can
be said that the state's economic outlook for the future is good,
especially in comparison to many neighboring states where
agricultural industries are floundering.
Political Situation
Over 60 percent of registered voters in New Mexico are Democrats.
However, two of the state's three members of Congress and one
U.S. Senator are Republicans. Democrats control the State House
of Representatives (47-23) and the State Senate (22-18).
The 1986 elections changed the composition of the New Mexico
state legislature in such a way as to dismantle the conservative
coalition which controlled both houses for the past two years.
When the legislature convenes in 1987, there will almost
certainly be changes in its leadership positions.
How this different leadership will cooperate with newly-elected
Republican Governor Gary Carruthers (who has never before held
elective office) remains to be seen.
New Mexico, page 2
Significant State Problems
In the past fiscal year, New Mexico experienced a revenue
shortfall of some $50 million; and the state legislature
addressed the problem by approving some relatively minor "revenue
enhancement" measures. Inasmuch as demand for the state's
mineral and petroleum resources remains low, tax collections on
these items will probably continue to be less than state
government needs to meet its budget. With this in mind, the 1987
legislature may again have to make adjustments in its tax
structure.
There exists among many in New Mexico a perception that the
quality of public education offered in the state is poor. In his
successful gubernatorial campaign, Gary Carruthers took advantage
of this perception and made public commitments to improve the
quality and funding of education. Carruthers may recommend major
public education reforms to the state legislature that will carry
a rather large price tag. This eventuality could very well
produce sizeable controversy in the Capitol.
RESOURCES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Tobacco Segments
The only major tobacco-related organization in New Mexico is the
New Mexico Association of Tobacco and Candy Distributors. While
very small, the NMATCD has been an excellent ally of The Tobacco
Institute in past years. Association members and their executive
director, Milt Harshe, are consistently responsive to any TI
request for assistance.
Personnel of The Institute's member companies include a good
number of TAN Activists. These individuals are the major
component of The Institute's awareness system in New Mexico.
Business
Some of The Institute's best friends in New Mexico are in the
business of government, specifically city government. An
excellent relationship began several years ago between TI and the
New Mexico Muncipal League. This relationship includes Institute
participation in the NMML annual conference, involvement in other
conferences and symposia, and sometimes even assistance by NMML
members on legislative concerns. The NMML executive director,
Bill Fulginiti, is a skillful and highly-respected lobbyist in
the state capitol and is frequently cooperative with TI during
legislative sessions.
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New Mexico, page 3
The New Mexico Restaurant Association has proven a valuable ally
to The Institute. NMRA leadership and members were extremely
active in the campaign against a smoking restriction proposal
placed on the 1983 Los Alamos ballot. Their efforts included
contacts with all area restaurants, distribution of "table tents"
and flyers, and development of a newspaper ad urging voters to
reject the anti-smoking proposal. The NMRA has been similarly
cooperative in fighting state level legislation.
The New Mexico Hotel/Motel Association and the New Mexico Retail
Merchants Association usually follow the lead of the Restaurant
Association and can be counted on to be fully cooperative.
Labor
Organized labor groups are neither large nor well organized in
New Mexico. While they will rarely be seen "out front" on a
tobacco-related issue, they consistently oppose any tax deemed
regressive and have provided "behind the scenes" help on
occasion. Should legislation aimed at workplace smoking ever
surface in New Mexico, labor would probably oppose it on the
premise that such matters should be an item for collective
bargaining.
Fire Groups
Firefighter organizations in New Mexico are not important lobbies
in the state capitol. The Tobacco Institute has not had occasion
to cooperate with such groups in New Mexico.
ANTI-TOBACCO FORCES
Affiliates of the American Lung Association have been the most
conspicuous agitators for smoking restriction legislation in New
Mexico. They were visible in the 1985 fight for a statewide
smoking law and were joined in their efforts by the Director of
the New Mexico Human Services Department.
Los Alamos anti-smokers are led by Leslie Ruth Olsher, a GASP
member known to TI from previous battles in the Washington, D.C.,
area. Olsher and her followers are tenacious opponents of the
tobacco industry. In 1982, when the Los Alamos County Council
rejected a GASP ordinance, Olsher successfully spearheaded a
drive to qualify the smoking restricti-0n proposal for a special
ballot election.
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New Mexico, page 4
TOBACCO INDUSTRY
Brief History of Successes and Problems
The tobacco industry has enjoyed excellent success through the
years against proposals to increase New Mexico's cigarette tax.
The tax had remained at 12-cents per pack for seventeen years.
In 1986, New Mexico's 12 cents per pack tax was lower than any
neighboring state, save Utah which also had a 12-cent rate.
However, in 1986, the New Mexico legislature gave in to its more
influential members and approved a 3-cent per pack cigarette tax
increase to fund health research.
On January 11, 1983, voters in Los Alamos County rejected a
smoking restriction ballot issue by a 55.5 percent to 44.5
percent margin. Opponents of the ballot issue were headed by TI
field staff personnel, with a coalition called "Citizens for
Courtesy and Freedom of Choice."
In 1985, House Bill 48 proposed stringent smoking restrictions
affecting virtually all public places. Private workplaces,
retail stores, restaurants and many other private businesses were
amended out of the bill. As passed, the bill restricts smoking
in government workplaces where more than 15 employees work, in
other government-owned facilities, and in public meetings. House
Bill 48 was dramatically weakened through the work of TI
legislative counsel with assistance from the Restaurant
Association, Hotel/Motel Association and the Retail Merchandising
Association.
Major Issues -- State and Local
New Mexico antismoking groups have expressed much frustration
with House Bill 48, feeling that the smoking restriction law is
much too weak and is largely ignored. With this in mind, it is
very likely that some legislators will be persuaded to introduce
bills in 1987 designed to strengthen the existing law. Such
proposals may present a major challenge.
Given the trend toward local smoking restriction laws in
neighboring states, proposals of this sort should be anticipated
in New Mexico. Prime candidates are Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and
Las Cruces.
Outlook
Given the fact that the tobacco industry "took a hit" in the form
of a 3-cent cigarette tax like last year, it is not probable that
another tax increase will be approved in 1987. Nevertheless, it
is virtually certain that some sort of tax increase bill will be
introduced. With a favorable committee referral, though, such a
bill should not progress far.
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New Mexico, page 5
An anticipated effort to strengthen New Mexico's "Clean Indoor
Air Act" in 1987 must be taken very seriously. Intensive work
with coalitions and allied individuals and groups may be required
to prevent such a bill from moving through the legislature.
There is cause for optimism in the anticipated fight against
smoking restriction laws in New Mexico cities. No such ordinance
has yet received approval in the state, and through its
involvement with the New Mexico Municipal League, TI enjoys good
relations with a large number of local officials. Battles on this
front will be very difficult for anti-smoking groups.
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PREFACE
New.York, second among the states in population, ranks high as an
agricultural state, as well as first among the states in
manufacturing in both number of establishments and number of
employees. Indeed, it is the industrial center of the country,
the commercial metropolis of the United States and a tourist
capital of the world.
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New York is essentially two states -- upstate and downstate.
Upstate is rural with its fertile soil producing nearly every
kind of fruit, vegetable, grain and forage crop grown in the
temperate zone, excluding tobacco. Downstate is urban with a
diverse populace. Generally, downstate is liberal while upstate
tends to be Republican and conservative.
The second most populated city is Buffalo. It is Democratic and
its political influence is considerable when combined with the
New York City metropolitan area. A glaring example of this was
the 1982 gubernatorial election where Governor Cuomo only carried
the five boroughs of New York City, Albany County, and Erie
County (Buffalo). Cuomo's challenger received a majority of
votes in the remaining 55 counties. Obviously, New York City is
the major political force in the state. In 1986, Governor Cuomo
was reelected with 65% of the vote, the largest margin ever for a
gubernatorial candidate.
STATE OVERVIEW
Economic Condition and Outlook
The economic outlook for 1987 is bright. The state enjoyed a
revenue surplus in 1986 and indications are similar for 1987.
Due to the federal tax reform, the state is expected to generate
additional state tax increases of $2.4 billion in 1987. The
total amount of tax increase projected over the next three years
is $8.3 billion -- a figure which easily exceeds the total of all
tax reductions enacted in New York State in the last decade.
Department of Tax and Finance chairman Roderick Chu is
responsible for the administration of state tax laws and his
agency collects the bulk of all state revenues. Chu's department
prepares the Governor's recommendations for,delivery during his
State-of-the-State Address in which the Governor proposes his
general outline of activity for the year. Governor Cuomo is
expected to paint a rosy picture during his January 6th State-of-
the-State Address.
