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S3005Introduced in the Senate

Amends the definition of "distributor" under the chapter relating to taxation--cigarette, other tobacco products, and electronic nicotine-delivery system products.

EngrossedHouse Finance

Introduced by Frank Ciccone, District 7

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Official description

TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS - Amends the definition of "distributor" under the chapter relating to taxation--cigarette, other tobacco products, and electronic nicotine-delivery system products.

Where it stands

Referred to House Finance

June 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 4, 2026

34

Yes

3

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Finance

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