Staff Publications Subject(s): State Revenue & Budget Fiscal Policy & Taxes Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana Published: January 28, 2016 Agency: Legislative Council Staff Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. In April 2015, the state received $88.1 million. This memorandum presents the distribution of the received payment from 2015 and forecasts payments and distributions through FY 2017-18. Most of this money will be used to fund health care programs across the state. Download Document