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HI HR100
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
- Urges the Board of Education to adopt rules prohibiting possession, use, sale, or distribution of electronic smoking devices containing nicotine but not tobacco on school campuses and Department of Education premises
- Applies to electronic smoking devices used during Department of Education-sponsored activities and events both on and off school property, as well as on Department of Education transportation
- Notes that existing rules under Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 8, Chapter 19 define "smoking" and "use of tobacco" but may not adequately address newer nicotine delivery devices that lack tobacco
- Identifies youth vaping as an epidemic resulting from evolved tobacco products and states that prohibiting such devices will protect the health and well-being of Hawaii's youth and communities
- Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Education
Legislative Description
Urging The Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Prohibit The Possession, Use, Sale, Or Distribution Of Electronic Smoking Devices That Do Not Contain Tobacco But Do Contain Nicotine.
Electronic Smoking Devices
Last Action
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20
3/15/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/15/2023
Full Bill Text
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