Rep. Dale Washburn Selected as Member of the House Study Committee on Safety & Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products

ATLANTA - State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) recently was appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products.

"I am honored to be a member of this study committee and am eager to serve alongside my legislative colleagues to address this growing concern," said Rep. Washburn. "The rapid proliferation of nicotine vapor products on the market is a pressing issue, and the safety and health implications for consumers, particularly our youth, are of the highest importance. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the origins of these products and the extent of any quality control testing they undergo. By hearing expert presentations and examining the data, I am confident we can make informed decisions to ensure these products meet the highest safety standards going forward. I am committed to working diligently to protect the well-being of our communities. I want to thank Speaker Burns for selecting me to work toward addressing any potential risks associated with these products."

The House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products was established following the adoption of House Resolution 1283 during the 2024 legislative session. The study committee is tasked with the responsibility of conducting a thorough study of the nicotine vapor product industry in Georgia, particularly how the industry's electronic vapor products pose health and safety concerns for Georgia's consumers. The committee will have the opportunity to formulate their findings into proposed legislation during the 2025 legislative session in January.

Speaker Burns also appointed the following study committee members: State Representatives Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta), Gary Richardson (R-Evans), Houston Gaines (R-Athens), Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) and Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), ex-officio.

Representative Dale Washburn represents the citizens of District 144, which currently includes portions of Bibb, Jones and Monroe counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Public Health, Regulated Industries and Urban Affairs committees. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and the Banks & Banking, Creative Arts & Entertainment, Higher Education, Small Business Development and Ways & Means committees.

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