Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Vetoes Crippling 75% Vape Tax

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has officially vetoed Senate Bill 24, a legislative proposal that would have hit vapor products with a massive 75% tax. This decisive action, which honors Dunleavy’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge, prevents Alaska from implementing one of the heaviest vape tax burdens in the United States.

The vetoed bill threatened to severely impact former smokers in remote areas of Alaska, who already face high shipping costs for safer nicotine alternatives. Advocacy groups like Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commended the decision, warning that a 75% tax would have priced low-income smokers out of quitting, ultimately driving them back to combustible cigarettes.

Furthermore, high vape taxes historically trigger negative economic and social consequences, including:

• Disproportionate Impact: Approximately three-quarters of smokers come from low-income demographics, making them highly sensitive to price hikes.
• Black Market Growth: Excessive taxation drives consumers to illicit channels where sellers bypass age-verification protocols.
• Public Health Setbacks: Making smoke-free alternatives unaffordable discourages adult smokers from switching to scientifically proven, reduced-risk products.

This is the second time Governor Dunleavy has blocked such legislation, having vetoed a similar vape tax bill in 2022. By rejecting SB 24, Dunleavy reaffirmed his commitment to keeping Alaska a low-tax state while safeguarding public health alternatives.

• Read more: Why Governor Dunleavy Must Veto Alaska’s Overreaching 75% Nicotine Tax

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