BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
HB 2562: Contraband tobacco products
Warning of penalties for smuggling tobacco.
Summary
- Requires the department to erect and maintain at each entrance to the state of Washington on a highway that is part of the interstate system, signs stating the following: "WARNING Possession of contraband tobacco products in Washington is unlawful. You may be subject to criminal prosecution, monetary penalties, and forfeiture of products and your vehicle."
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2000
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jim Clements (R-14)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2000 in the House
- Last action
- January 17, 2000
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jim Clements (R-14)
6 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2562 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2562 (2025–26) Local effort assistance
- HB 2562 (2019–20) Telehealth services/schools
- HB 2562 (2017–18) Rangeland fire associations
- HB 2562 (2015–16) Campaign contribution defin.
- HB 2562 (2013–14) Water system vulnerabilities
- HB 2562 (2011–12) Operating budget reserves
- HB 2562 (2009–10) State-owned aquatic lands
- HB 2562 (2007–08) Deeds of trust foreclosures