SB249Introduced in the Senate
Tobacco Product Licensees - Additional Licensure for Electronic Smoking Devices
Introduced by Pamela Beidle, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repealing a provision of law authorizing a person holding a certain license relating to cigarettes or other tobacco products to manufacture, distribute, or sell electronic smoking devices in the same capacity as a person holding a certain license relating to electronic smoking devices; exempting the holder of a certain license who is an applicant for a license to act as an electronic smoking devices retailer or vape shop vendor from the requirement to pay an additional license fee for the license; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 415
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
106
Yes
30
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Not Voting |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (106-30)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 415
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