Dear Members,
Last July, CASAA reached out to our members and allies with an urgent plea for funding. We spent the summer and into the fall approaching potential donors, but fell short of our goal. In turn, CASAA continued cutting costs to the point that we were no longer able to support our...
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⚠️URGENT⚠️ The HEARING is TODAY, February 28 at 1:30 PM!
HB 65 would put independent vape shops out of business, and thousands of people at risk of returning to smoking, or delaying attempts at quitting.
TAKE ACTION...
HB33 is an all-out FLAVOR BAN added to the appropriations bill at the last minute, backed by a cigarette company that apparently just wants to eliminate competition. Contact your representatives and urge them to reject this ban!
https://casaa.org/call-to-action/ohio-stop-a-flavor-ban
Be sure to encourage all of your friends and family to also vote "NO" on Prop 31 on November 8th to stop the unscientific and harmful vapor product flavor ban!!
https://casaa.org/call-to-action/vote-no-on-prop-31/
The first reading for a flavor ban is scheduled to take place in early December, with the goal of activating a ban in April 2023.
READ MORE: South Portland flavored tobacco ban likely to come next spring
A bill that would ban the sale of flavored vapor products (and possibly other smoke-free nicotine products) is expected to be heard and discussed at a town hall meeting on Tuesday 10/25/22. Click the link for more info!
https://casaa.org/call-to-action/columbus-oh-stop-a-flavor-ban/
CALL TO ACTION TEMPE, AZ!
City may be moving forward with a ban on the sale of the flavored vapor products helping adults quit smoking. Share your experiences and urge the council members to oppose any plan to ban low-risk alternatives to smoking...
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is asking for public input on a potential ban on sales of flavored tobacco and nicotine products! County Board directs the Health Dept to return with recommendations in September...
Please contact Gov. Dunleavy--who is expected to reach a decision by Sept. 16th--and urge him to VETO this bill! SB 45 imposes an unnecessary and EXCESSIVE TAX on vapor products and other burdensome requirements for retailers...
NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION!
Anti-vaping lawmakers have slipped language into the 2022 Omnibus Budget Bill that would be a near-immediate ban on the thousands of low risk e-liquids and smoke-free products that contain synthetic nicotine. TAKE ACTION NOW!
National Call To Action - Stop a Ban on...
Tired of being called an "anecdote?" CASAA works cooperatively with eCigIntelligence to develop consumer survey questions that aid us in our advocacy efforts and help take the pulse of the vaping community. Researchers still need 1,000 more responses. Please take the survey if you haven't...
The 3-0 vote by the committee moved the proposal to consideration by the full council. Next scheduled meeting is Nov. 15, but this item has not yet been added to an agenda. See link for more info and TAKE ACTION!
https://casaa.org/call-to-action/portland-maine-stop-a-flavor-ban/
No longer raising taxes on combustible tobacco products, NEW VERSION targets ANY TYPE of nicotine used in harm-reducing products at $50.33 per 1,810 mg! Please TAKE ACTION NOW even if you already did it before...
HB 2682 is a REASONABLE licensing scheme for vapor businesses! This bill would also make certain decisions about nicotine regulations a state-level matter. It's now moving to a House vote & your voice is vital to SUPPORTING it!
Arizona - Support HB 2682
A 95% vape device tax is in the state omnibus budget bill. Contact Taxes Conference Committee members & urge them to reject more taxes on safer alternatives to smoking and keep the expanded vapor tax out of the budget!
Minnesota - Stop a Vapor Tax!
LD 1550, a vapor and tobacco product FLAVOR BAN, has a PUBLIC HEARING on May 7th at 9:00 AM!
Please submit testimony and/or make plans to speak at the hearing. Click the link for more info and talking points to TAKE ACTION NOW!
Maine - Stop a Flavor Ban!
Bill H 363 would STOP local governments from passing regulations on THR/vapor products that are worse than current state laws. We need your help to get it on the Senate State Affairs Committee calendar for a hearing! Support H 363!
Idaho - Stop the City-by-City Attack on Vaping!
HB 211 will impose a 5¢/mL tax ($5 per 100 mL bottle) on e-liquid containing nicotine! Hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 12, 10:00 AM. CASAA has made it easy to OPPOSE this tax. Just click the link and follow the instructions!
Texas - Stop a Vapor Tax (HB 211)
HB 110 would enact a WHOPPING 75% wholesale tax on e-liquids, #vaping devices, and components. HEARING this Friday, April 9th. Click the link for the full information and then TAKE ACTION! #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Alaska - Stop a 75% tax on Vaping
SUPPORT HB517, preventing local governments from passing laws and taxes that are WORSE than what is law at the state level. Public hearing is scheduled this Wednesday, April 7th. See link for full info and TAKE ACTION!
Missouri - Stop the Local Assault on Safer Nicotine Products
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