The state of Colorado has seen the introduction of HB19-1076 which would remove the exemption for cigar shops thus making smoking in a cigar lounge illegal within the state. The bill is was initially sponsored by Reps. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D-30), Colin Larson (R-22), Sens. Kevin Priola (R-25), and Kerry Donovan (D-5), The bill amends the “Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act” by: Adding a definition of “electronic smoking device” (ESD) to include e-cigarettes and similar devices within […]
Once again the state of Hawaii has seen a bill proposed that would ban online tobacco sales and raise the cost of having a tobacco license. The bill which was introduced in January currently has 20 sponsors including, Rep. John Mizuno [D], Rep. Henry Aquino [D], Rep. Romy Cachola [D]. Rep. Richard Creagan [D], Rep. Ty Cullen [D], Rep. Lynn Decoite [D], Rep. Sharon Har [D], Rep. Daniel Holt [D], Rep. Linda Ichiyama [D], Rep. […]
In the state of Virginia Del. Chris Stolle, R-Virginia Beach has introduced a bill to ban the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. The state of Virginia is major tobacco producer but it is also the home of Altria who has endorsed a national standard of 21. The bill has also gotten the support of Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights. House Bill No. 2748 […]
In the state of Wyoming, Representatives Zwonitzer (R-Laramie) and Nicholas (R-Laramie) along with Senators Pappas (R-Laramie) and Scott (R-Natrona) have proposed raising the tobacco in the state. House Bill 0218 contains the following language: (c) In addition to the other taxes imposed by this section, there is levied and assessed upon cigars, snuff and other tobacco products purchased or imported into this state by wholesalers for resale, except cigarettes and moist snuff taxed under this section, an […]
Last year the Michigan Legislature voted to remove the expiration date that capped the cigar tax at 50 cents. The current date of October 31, 2021 was struck from the bill and it was expected that now former Republican Michigan Governor Rick Snyder would sign it into law. However, just days before leaving office he opted to veto the measure. This year Senate Bill No. 58 has been introduced by Jim Runestad (R-15) and co-sponsored […]
Last year Illinois lawmakers passed a bill in both chambers that would have raised the tobacco purchase age in the Land of Lincoln had it not been vetoed by former Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. This year the bill makes its return for the 101st General Assembly in the state of Illinois. SB 0021 has been introduced by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (D-29), John J. Cullerton (D-6), Michael E. Hastings (D-19) and John G. Mulroe (D-10). The […]
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that could change how cigars are sold. The new bill proposed by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) would modify the Jenkins act that would lead to the ban of all internet cigar sales. The bill which is entitled Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 would modify the Jenkins Act which was last modified in 2009 when it became illegal to mail cigarettes across state lines. If H.R. 293 is […]
The Magnolia State has seen a bill introduced that would raise the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 in Mississippi. House Bill No. 507 has been introduced by Rep. Bryant W. Clark (D-47) if passed would go into effect on July 1, 2019. The proposed bill has fines up to $1,000 for retailers and up to $50 or up to 72 hours community service for those under age caught with tobacco. The bill which […]
The Land of 10,000 Lakes has seen a bill introduced that would raise the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21. The bill introduced by Rep. Heather Edelson (DFL-49A) is co-authored by Rena Moran (DFL-65A), Sandy Layman (R-58), Dave Baker (R-17B), Kelly Morrison (DFL-33B), Jennifer Schultz (DFL-07A) and Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL-41B). The measure could become problematic for smokers in the state as the bill contains language that includes the prohibiting of tobacco in public schools […]