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Senate public health committee adopts interim study on youth vaping; tax, flavor limits and zoning among options
Summary
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee voted to adopt an interim study on vaping policy after hearing proposals to tax nicotine delivery products, restrict flavored products and expand local authority over advertising and outlet density. The measure passed by voice vote and will inform next-session legislation.
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday voted to adopt an interim study to develop policy options aimed at reducing youth vaping and its harms.
Senator Mark Hendren (presenting the interim study proposal) told the committee lawmakers must act now to curb a growing problem among young people. “If you want more of something… subsidize it, and if you want less of it, tax it,” Hendren said while urging members to seek compromise and move a workable proposal forward. He outlined revenue estimates from earlier drafts and said prior versions projected roughly $6 million to $10 million…
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