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WA SB6116

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Braun

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 82.26.010 (tobacco products tax chapter) to restore funding for cancer research and public health services by modifying tobacco product definitions and tax provisions

  • Excludes vapor products (as defined in RCW 82.25.005) from the "tobacco products" definition, clarifying the tax treatment of different nicotine products

  • Applies retroactively to January 1, 2026, as well as prospectively

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage

  • Exempts this act from the tax preference performance statement requirements under RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808

Legislative Description

Restoring funding for cancer research and public health services.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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