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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1645

HB 1645: E-cigarettes, vapor products

Concerning youth substance use prevention associated with tobacco and drug delivery e-cigarettes and vapor products.

Summary

  • Creates a statutory framework for the regulation of commerce in vapor products, including provisions related to: (a) licensing; (b) product safety warnings and disclosures; (c) packaging requirements; (d) Internet sales; (e) and other provisions intended to prevent minors from having access to vapor products.
  • Creates licensing requirements for vapor products distributors and retailers.
  • Grants broad rule-making authority to the Liquor and Cannabis Board and the Department of Health regarding the regulation of commerce in vapor products.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1645), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2015
  2. Out of committeeApr 7, 2015
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2016
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gerry Pollet (D-46)
Introduced
January 26, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 5573
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1645, SHB 1645, E2SHB 1645

AN ACT Relating to youth substance use prevention associated with tobacco and drug delivery e-cigarettes and vapor products;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gerry Pollet (D-46)

15 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Paul Harris R-17Senator D-36Eileen Cody D-34Norm Johnson R-14Steve Tharinger D-24June Robinson D-38Kristine Lytton D-40Ruth Kagi D-32Cindy Ryu D-32Senator D-22Jessyn Farrell D-46Luis Moscoso D-1Marcus Riccelli D-3Joan McBride D-48Laurie Jinkins D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2016
Version voted on: E2SHB 1645
59 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican93602
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1645)
  2. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 1645)
  3. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1645)
  4. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1645)
  5. HLTH - Majority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1645)
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care. (E2SHB 1645)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1645)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1645)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1645)
  10. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1645)
  11. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1645)
  12. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1645)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1645)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1645)
  17. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1645)
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1645)
  23. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1645)
  26. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1645)
  27. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1645)
  29. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1645)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1645)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1645)
  32. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1645)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1645)
  34. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  35. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Minority; do not pass.
  37. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1645)
  38. Referred to Appropriations.
  39. COG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1645)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1645)
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. COG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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