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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to restoring funding for cancer research and 2 public health services; amending RCW 82.26.010; creating new 3 sections; and declaring an emergency. 4
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to restore funding for cancer research and public health services by updating the definition of "tobacco products" to include "vapor products," which are defined as products containing nicotine that are intended for human consumption or absorption, excluding those approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as of December 31, 2024. The bill also declares an emergency and states that its provisions apply retroactively to January 1, 2026, and prospectively, meaning it affects past and future actions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
John Braun (R)*,
Chris Gildon (R),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Curtis King (R),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Judy Warnick (R),
Jeff Wilson (R),
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6116&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6116%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6116 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75550 |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6116%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6116.pdf |
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