House Bill 2918
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At the request of:
Chief Sponsors:
Representative Olson; Regular Sponsors: Representative Esquivel , Representative Gorsek , Representative Huffman , Representative Kennemer , Representative Sprenger;
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Relating to use of nicotine by minors.
Summary:
Defines "vapor products." Amends laws related to use of tobacco products by minors to include use of vapor products by minors, including crime of endangering welfare of minor and other criminal offenses and civil penalties related to use or acquisition of tobacco products by minor.
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You can read the full proposed measure here:
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Status:
Current Location:
In House Committee; Current Committee: House Committee On Health Care
House BILL 2918 - filed
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2015 Regular Session.
Next Date:
TBA;
Committee Meetings -
No Meetings Currently Scheduled;
Floor Sessions -
No Floor Sessions to Display
See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB2918 - for schedule.
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You may also get hard copies if you are in Salem by going to the bill room downstairs in the Capitol.
History:
2-6 (H) | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-13 (H) | Referred to Health Care.
Be Aware! of what House Bill 2918 will mean ...
WHAT THE MEASURE DOES:
Defines "vapor products." Amends laws related to use of tobacco products by minors to include use of vapor products by minors, including crime of endangering welfare of minor and other criminal offenses and civil penalties related to use or acquisition of tobacco products by minor.
ISSUES DISCUSSED:
• Pros and cons ... TBA
EFFECT OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:
... TBA
BACKGROUND: ... TBA
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See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB2918 - for latest.
Taking Action! Call your Representatives and get Everybody to do so also.
Keep it simple. No need to call on this one, really.
It is just for administrative purposes and basically neutral on the cannabis-issue. If you do ...
Keep it short. Your call should be under 3 minutes. Don't get bogged down in details. At this point it is a numbers game.
Keep it pleasant and remember to smile. Even though they can't see it, your smile will come through.
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