Washington House to take up $2-per-pack cigarette, vape tax hike after clearing the Senate

Описание: State lawmakers are set to take up what could be Washington’s first cigarette tax increase in 16 years, as a proposal that would raise taxes on cigarettes and vaping products moves to the House after clearing the Senate.

Over the weekend, the Senate approved Senate Bill 6129 on a 26-22 vote. Lawmakers are expected to debate it again later this morning as the focus shifts to the House.

The proposal would raise the cigarette tax by about $1.97 per pack and apply a similar increase to vaping products. It also includes an additional 10% tax on flavored products.

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