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WA SB6116
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Braun
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AI Summary
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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
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Excludes vapor products (as defined in RCW 82.25.005) from the "tobacco products" definition, clarifying the tax treatment of different nicotine products
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Applies retroactively to January 1, 2026, as well as prospectively
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage
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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