The Alaska State Senate has reintroduced a bill closely resembling one vetoed by the governor last year, proposing statewide taxation and regulatory measures for e-cigarettes. Senate Bill 89 aims to increase the age limit for purchasing e-cigarette products from 19 to 21 years; however, a recent study published in the Journal of Health Economics suggests that e-cigarette taxation that is more stringent tends to result in increased cigarette sales. While the specific tax rate has not been disclosed, a similar bill proposes a 35% tax on e-cigarette products based on wholesale prices. The bill is based on a recent tobacco report highlighting the need for more measures to reduce tobacco use in Alaska, especially among young people.