Those in support of a boost in Indiana’s cigarette tax are frustrated with the State Senate’s budget plan that’s being released soon.

That budget revokes the 50 cent-per-pack increase that was included in the House bill, and is the most recent in a series of rejections by the Republicans who dominate the Senate of any cigarette tax hike.

Senate GOP members have blocked any increase of the 99 and a half-cent rate per pack, which has been steady since 2007.

Many who want the tax raised are seeking an increase of two dollars per pack.