Compromise Coming for E-Cig Bill

A compromise may be emerging at the state Capitol on a measure to prevent minors from smoking electronic cigarettes in Michigan. The House and Senate had passed a ban on e-cigarettes in June but they did not tax it like other tobacco products. That did not sit well with Governor Snyder who came close to saying he would veto the bill because it does not treat the product the same way other tobacco products are now treated under the law. Senate GOP leader Randy Richardville is working with the governor to fashion a compromise and one is now in the works. The measure would reportedly treat electronic cigarettes as tobacco but tax then at a lower level. If the compromise falls into place, both the House and Senate would have to vote again on the ban with the tax hike which could be controversial this election year. But if the tax on e-cigarettes is in the measure, the governor will likely sign it this time.