Louisiana - Call to Action - Help us fight a tax hike on e-liquid!

[noevilstar]

HB 271, which would raise the tax on e-liquid from 5¢/mL to 13¢/mL, is scheduled for a hearing on

Monday, May 15th, 2017

9:30 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means

Committee Room 6​

Please make plans to attend this hearing. If you wish to testify, you must submit a witness slip prior to the hearing. Even if you do not plan to speak, your presence is important as it demonstrates the large numbers of people affected by this issue.


In advance of the hearing, please take action NOW by sending a message to committee members urging them to oppose this bill.

Take Action - Send a Message!​

 

[zoiDman]

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[noevilstar]

(Update - 05.15.17)

Representative Hoffman (LA - H-015 - R) began today's hearing on HB 271 by stating that now is not the time for this bill. The committee agreed to defer the bill and move it forward as a "study bill." Representative Hoffman underscored the need to study if/how vapor products are helping smokers quit smoking and to consider how other states are taxing these products.

We will continue to monitor this bill as it moves through the process and encourage Louisiana advocates to contact their lawmakers to continue the dialogue about the benefits of vaping.

Thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated by contacting their lawmakers on this issue.