Legislative News

March 3, 2008 issue

Tobacco

BILL: SB 28 – Fire Safe Cigarettes
AUTHOR: Sen. Jeff Drozda, R-Westfield
SPONSOR: Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary
ISMA POSITION: Support

THIS WEEK: SB 28 was eligible for amendments in the House, but none were successful. The bill was to receive a final vote on Feb. 28.

SB 28 establishes reduced ignition propensity standards for cigarettes and provides certification fees and penalties.