Bill Summaries: S759 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Bill S 759 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Apr 26 2016 - View summary

    Includes various whereas clauses discussing the continued danger of tobacco and the use of e-cigs and other new emerging tobacco products.

    Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control branch (TPC), for the 2016-17 fiscal year, in order to accomplish five things: (1) implement educational programs for adult leaders with influence over decisions made by youth concerning health about electronic cigarettes and new emerging tobacco products; (2) educate and inform youth about the dangers of electronic cigarettes and new emerging tobacco products; (3) collect information on knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of youth with respect to electronic cigarettes and new emerging tobacco products; (4) work with youth to develop empowering messages to help youth avoid using electronic cigarettes and new emerging tobacco products and build community support; and (5) create a temporary Project Coordinator position within the TPC branch to oversee and support these projects.

    Effective July 1, 2016. 
    Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Health, Public Health
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