Great news, Maryland had so many bills this year, and an abbreviated session, so they are way behind. Yesterday was "cross over "day. Bills that had not made it out of committee have no chance of moving forward. This one did not move. My wife's boss, did not support it and she sent this to anyone who inquired, and her comment:
This is the form reply that I am sending to all who are emailing about it and want Paul to oppose. However, neither the Senate nor the House bill has made it out of committee. So very little chance at this point that they will be considered.
Dear Mr. Jones,
Thank you for your recent email regarding Senate Bill 177 – Business Regulation - Flavored Tobacco Products - Prohibition. I appreciate you contacting me about this important issue.
Senate Bill 177 has been assigned to both the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. It was heard in the Finance committee on January 28, 2021. As a member of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, I will certainly oppose this bill in committee should it pass out of Finance. If it should pass both committee’s and make it to floor of the Senate Chamber, I will continue to vote against it.
Thank you again for contacting me regarding this important issue. I value your opinion and sincerely appreciate you taking the time to contact me. If I may ever be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact my district office at 240-313-3929
Sincerely,
Paul D. Corderman