We Won in California! Schwarzenegger Vetoed SB400!

[Kmel]

To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 400 without my signature.

While I support restricting access of electronic cigarettes to children under the age of 18, I
cannot sign a measure that also declares them a federally regulated drug when the matter is
currently being decided through pending litigation.
Items defined as “tobacco products” are legal for anyone over the age of 18. If adults want to
purchase and consume these products with an understanding of the associated health risks, they
should be able to do so unless and until federal law changes the legal status of these tobacco
products.

For this reason, I am unable to sign this bill.
Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

[bikergirl1908]

That is absolutely wonderful news for Californians. Hopefully other states will follow the Governator's lead. Cheers to Arnold!

 

[AngusATAT]

Yes, we've known for quite a while now.

 

[Sun Vaporer]

I would not exactly call that a win Kmel, rather deferance:

"I cannot sign a measure that also declares them a federally regulated drug when the matter is currently being decided through pending litigation."


The Court in SE v. FDA will cast light as to where we are heading when Judge Leon issues his ruling.


Sun

 

[TropicalBob]

This is not end game; more like "The play is under further review." And the review booth is a courtroom across the country.

 

[SudokuGal]

Well it may not be a LONG TERM win, but it is certainly in the meantime.

 

[nubee]

Way to Pump-U-Up Arnie!!!! w00t w00t

 

[Kmel]

Yes, we've known for quite a while now.

So have I, but I kept looking for a thread saying it aloud and couldn't find it, so I thought I'd post it.

 

[Le Maserati]

Super great news for you all the californians! Congrats!

 

[Kmel]

This is not end game; more like "The play is under further review." And the review booth is a courtroom across the country.

I understand your point. It's not the end game, but it is "a win" for us here in California, because if Arnie would have signed the bill last night instead of vetoing it, it would have been all over for us here in California!

All our emails, letters, and phone calls paid off. Celebrate the happiness of winning this battle before we have to go back to war for the rest!

 

[npro_03]

KEEP ON VAPING!

 

[Robert]

Thats good for now I guess.

 

[AngusATAT]

So have I, but I kept looking for a thread saying it aloud and couldn't find it, so I thought I'd post it.

It was in the News forum.

 

[Sun Vaporer]

It was in the News forum.

Angus is correct and there is more then one as well. I will be megering them as it is getting cluttered.


Sun

 

[AngusATAT]

I sincerely hope that the good news of this little victory won't be smashed later today by a ruling that lets the FDA ban the sale of e-cigs across the country.

Because that would really suck.

 

[BigJimW]

This is not end game; more like "The play is under further review." And the review booth is a courtroom across the country.

That, and his veto can still be over-ridden by a 2/3rds majority vote. So it can still pass into law without his signature.

Only time will tell from this point.

 

[KickASH]

This is great news for California. Now we just need to move our focus and effort to New Jersey. State Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Begen) wants to limit e-cigarettes and prohibit their use in public places and workplaces. As we proved in California e-cig users have a voice and we will be heard.

 

[lordmage]

closing thread due to duplication go here for further talks
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-coming-gov-vetos-defers-se-v-fda-case-4.html