Representatives Brown and Velasco, prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-022 regarding regulating flavored tobacco products. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Mary Szarmach, representing Smoker Friendly, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. John-Paul Willett, representing Red Star Vapor, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Richard Cimino, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Ann Fulgham, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Christopher Hudgins, representing National Hookah Community Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. RJ Ours, representing American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, testified to amend the bill. Philip Guerin, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.

Ms. Jodi Radke, representing Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, testified in support of the bill. Chris Turner, representing American Heart Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Megan Boelter, representing Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nick Torres, representing American Lung Association, testified in support of the bill. Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.

Written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment G).

Representatives Brown and Velasco gave closing remarks on Senate Bill 24-022. Members of the committee gave closing remarks.