Scored 6/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Tobacco Kids Bill
New tobacco tax rules aim to protect kids from nicotine
Tobacco sales and taxation.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would make it harder for kids to buy tobacco and set new taxes on tobacco products.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill could help keep tobacco away from children, but it might also make tobacco more expensive for everyone. It's important to watch how this bill changes.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Wholesalers would be banned from selling nicotine products to minors.
- New taxes would be placed on cigars and pipe tobacco sales.
- Remote sellers would need a license to sell tobacco.
- A maximum tax amount for cigars would be established.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Bill Landen (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Ogden Driskill (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Eric Barlow (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- James Anderson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Stephan Pappas (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Dennis Biteman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Tara Nethercott (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- John Kolb (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
In the news
Scanning the news for this bill…
Headlines gathered from across the news, starting points to explore, not endorsements. Always read the official text before acting.
Sources
Read it yourself: the official bill and records.