Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2159 — Relating to inhalants; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Imposes tax on distribution of inhalant product based on percentage of wholesale sales price. Defines inhalant product as including inhalant-form nicotine but excluding cigarettes, tobacco products and cannabinoids. Requires licensing of place of business of inhalant product distributor. Establishes licensing program within Department of Revenue. Provides that licensing provisions become operative on January 1, 2020. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. Applies to inhalant product sold on or after January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Referred to Revenue by prior reference.

  5. Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.

  6. Work Session held.

  7. Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.

  8. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (90)

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Votes

Heard and Reported Out

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8000
Republican 2000
Democrat 1000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Alissa Keny-Guyer — Yea
Andrea Salinas — Yea
Denyc Boles — Yea
Mitch Greenlick — Yea
Rachel Prusak — Yea
Ron Noble — Yea
Teresa Alonso Leon — Yea
Tiffiny Mitchell — Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Christine Drazan Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety taxation health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2159 do?
Imposes tax on distribution of inhalant product based on percentage of wholesale sales price. Defines inhalant product as including inhalant-form nicotine but excluding cigarettes, tobacco products and cannabinoids. Requires licensing of place of business of inhalant product distributor. Establishes licensing program within Department of Revenue. Provides that licensing provisions become operative on January 1, 2020. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. Applies to inhalant product sold on or after January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
What is the current status of HB 2159?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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