2288-S AMH HASE MATT 158

SHB 2288 - H AMD 380

By Representative Hasegawa

   On page 7, line 10, after "chapter." insert "In addition, the legislature recognizes the role that tax policy plays in the levels of consumption of moist snuff by youth due to impacts on price. Discouraging youth access to moist snuff and youth consumption is an important state policy. The legislature directs the department of health, with the assistance of the department of revenue and the office of financial management, to study this issue. The study must examine the historic, current, and future trends and data, including but not limited to which products are consumed, by which age group, and how the products were acquired. The study should cover the period beginning with the year 2000, if possible. The department of health must report back to the legislature's fiscal committees and health care committees by December 1, 2008. The department of health may consult with academics, other experts, and industry representatives in doing this work."

EFFECT: Requires the Department of Health to study the consumption of moist snuff by youth, including impacts on consumption due to tax policy changes, since the year 2000. Requires a report to the Legislature by December 2008.