Notice of Introduction of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5986

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ESSB 5986, titled AN ACT Relating to establishing a tax on vapor and heated tobacco products to fund cancer research and support local public health, has been introduced in the Senate. The Office of Financial Management has identified this bill as requiring a ten-year projection of increased cost to the taxpayers or affected fee payers.

Ten-year projection:

This engrossed bill is proposed by the Senate.

The substitute bill was proposed by:

Senate Committee on Ways & Means
(360) 786-7715



The original bill sponsors and contact information are:

Senator John Braun, Prime Sponsor
Republican
(360) 786-7638
John.Braun@leg.wa.gov

Senator Karen Keiser
Democrat
(360) 786-7664
Karen.Keiser@leg.wa.gov

Senator Patty Kuderer
Democrat
(360) 786-7694
Patty.Kuderer@leg.wa.gov

Senator Kevin Van De Wege
Democrat
(360) 786-7646
Kevin.VanDeWege@leg.wa.gov




Legislative Bill Information Website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/

Initiative 960 Website: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/tax/default.asp