CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are advancing a marijuana sales tax measure that goes farther the Republican governor's proposal.
Gov. Brian Sandoval proposed in January the state impose a 10 percent sales tax on recreational pot and send the revenue to public schools.
The Senate Democrats' measure would impose a 12 percent sales tax on all marijuana, with 10 percent going toward public schools and 2 percent funding substance abuse programs.
Medical marijuana sales are currently taxed 2 percent.
The bill would also tax growing facilities at a higher rate than currently planned.
The Senate Revenue and Economic Development Committee passed Senate Bill 487 on a party-line vote on Tuesday.
