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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 5273: Tobacco samples and coupons

Prohibiting giveaways of cigarette and tobacco samples and coupons.

Summary

  • The Legislature finds that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and that giving free samples and coupons for tobacco products at no cost constitutes distribution of such products rather than advertising and may be regulated.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5273), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1993
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Oke (R-26)
Introduced
January 20, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Oke (R-26)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Dwight Pelz D-37John Moyer R-3Dan McDonald R-48James West R-6Kevin Quigley D-39

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5273 in other sessions

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