(Updated) Washington Call to Action: Gov. Inslee's Budget keeps threats to vaping alive!

[DrMA]

Everyone should write to Rep Chris Hurst thanking him for his common-sense, evidence-based approach
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spin...g-day-78-committee-stubs-out-e-cigarette-tax/

 

[Astron]

Everyone should write to Rep Chris Hurst thanking him for his common-sense, evidence-based approach
WaLeg Day 78: Committee stubs out e-cigarette tax | The Spokesman-Review

Does this mean what I think it means? That the 95% tax threat and flavor ban is off the table?!?!

 

[DrMA]

Does this mean what I think it means? That the 95% tax threat and flavor ban is off the table?!?!

Yes,

HOWEVER a new bill was introduced with a 60% tax proposal
HB 2211 - 2015-16

The fight is not over!

HB 2211 scheduled for hearing this Friday April 3 at 8:00 AM

 

[DrMA]

My state Rep just informed me HB 2211 has been deemed "necessary to implement the budget" or NTIB for short. This is very bad! We must show up for the hearing on Friday in large numbers to fight this atrocity.

 

[JustJulie]

(Update - 04/15/15)

Please Call the Washington State Legislature Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 and ask them to communicate to your reps that you OPPOSE HB 1645.

In its current form, HB 1645 would ban Internet sales and dramatically overregulate vapor products sold in the State of Washington. Even worse, there is a movement by some lawmakers to again try to impose punitive taxes and flavor bans!

Please Take Action NOW by calling your lawmakers and urging them to Oppose HB 1645!​

 

[DrMA]

Local vape businesses are joining in the call to arms!

Urgent Washington Call to Action! Bill Threatens Extreme Restrictions on Vapor Products

 

[Mtek]

(Update - 04/15/15)

Please Call the Washington State Legislature Hotline at 1-800-562-6000 and ask them to communicate to your reps that you OPPOSE HB 1645.

In its current form, HB 1645 would ban Internet sales and dramatically overregulate vapor products sold in the State of Washington. Even worse, there is a movement by some lawmakers to again try to impose punitive taxes and flavor bans!

Please Take Action NOW by calling your lawmakers and urging them to Oppose HB 1645!​

Everyone, I just called....never done this before. The call takes 3-4 minutes. They ask your name, contact, and address. They forward your opposition to your representative, and ask if you want a response. It's really easy to do, I hope you take the time if you can. Thank you.

 

[2buildawall]

THIS BILL IS DOA!

• E-cigarettes: Inslee-backed bills in the House and Senate to increase taxes and impose new restrictions on electronic cigarettes, or "vaping," did not receive floor votes in either chamber.



Retract that. See below.

 

[DEA7H INC]

HB 2211 - 2015-16 and HB 1645 - 2015-16 Are now back due to the "Special Session"

2015 1ST SPECIAL SESSION
Apr 29 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

 

[2buildawall]

Time to get on the horn! Emails outbound!

Such a small thing that I ask for but NO........

Thanks for the update.

 

[ckquatt]

Everyone should write to Rep Chris Hurst thanking him for his common-sense, evidence-based approach
WaLeg Day 78: Committee stubs out e-cigarette tax | The Spokesman-Review

Nice!!