Readers respond: Legislators should reject ineffective tobacco bills
- Nebraska lawmakers approved a proposed 20% tax on the wholesale price of nicotine pouches, primarily Zyn, with a unanimous vote of 41-0.
- The proposed tax aims to generate about $2.5 million annually and help curb youth usage of nicotine products, according to State Senator Jana Hughes.
- Currently, nicotine pouches are taxed at Nebraska's standard 5.5% sales tax rate, which is lower than traditional tobacco products.
- Senator Jane Raybould raised concerns that the proposed tax may deter harm-reduction efforts related to safer nicotine alternatives.
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Washington state looks to raise revenue from Zyn tax
Washington state lawmakers are considering a new tax on nicotine pouches under House Bill 2033. The proposed tax could increase the price of a pack from $6 to $11 and generate up to $132 million by 2029. Critics, including a local convenience store owner, argue the tax could push users back to more harmful products like cigarettes. The American Cancer Society supports the tax. The organization highlights the health risks associated with nicotine…

Chew on this: Lawmakers eye big tax on Zyn, synthetic nicotine pouches
(The Center Square) – As nicotine pouches proliferate the market — and teen mouths — state lawmakers considered expanding the definition of tobacco products on Thursday to generate over $100

Nebraska lawmakers advance proposed 20% tax on Zyn nicotine pouches
Nebraska lawmakers gave first-round approval Wednesday to a proposed law that would place a 20% tax Zyn nicotine pouches, which have exploded in popularity in recent years.

Lawmakers advance bill to tax ‘nicotine-like’ products in Nebraska, such as ‘Zyn’ pouches
LINCOLN — State lawmakers took another step Wednesday toward cracking down on nicotine and “nicotine-like” products in Nebraska, advancing a bill to add a 20% wholesale excise tax on alternative products. The Legislature voted 41-0 to advance Legislative Bill 9,…
Chew on This: Lawmakers Eye Big Tax on Zyn, Synthetic Nicotine Pouches
OLYMPIA, WA – As nicotine pouches proliferate the market — and teen mouths — state lawmakers considered expanding the definition of tobacco products on Thursday to generate over $100 million in tax revenue by 2029. Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, proposed House Bill 2033 just days before the cutoff to pass legislation out of the chamber of origin. However, with a shortfall estimated at $12 billion over the coming years, lawmakers can still ad…
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