(Feb. 9, 2023) – Today, the House Federal and State Affairs Committee, chaired by Representative Will Carpenter (R-El Dorado), held a hearing on House Bill 2269. The legislation raises the minimum age for the sale, purchase or possession of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Those providing testimony include:
- Rep. John Eplee (R-Atchison)
- Kasey Skidmore, Kansas Department of Revenue
- Andy Brown, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
- Kevin Gregg, FuelTrue Independent Energy and Convenience
- Lauren Tice Miller, Kansas National Education Association
- Tara Mays, Kansas Hospital Association
- Dr. Roy Jensen, University of Kansas Cancer Center
- Chrissy Mayer, Douglas County Citizens Committee on Alcoholism, Inc.
- Dena Hubbard, MD, Kansas Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
- Katrina Abraham, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
- Kari Rinker, American Heart Association – Neutral
- Sara Prem, Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition – Neutral