Teen Nicotine Use (2026)

Senate Page, Ellie Klesert asks members of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee about how they regulate teen nicotine use, and how this regulation differs from regulations for adults. Question: Currently there is a nicotine epidemic within the youth population with almost 7.7% of Washington teens using e-cigarettes with many also using nicotine pouches. How could the committee plan to reduce teen usage of nicotine products while still allowing legal access for adult consumers. And, what are the most challenging parts about drafting and implementing e-cigarette policy in comparison to tobacco or traditional cigarettes. Discussion Questions: How has the internet changed how lawmakers regulate nicotine use? Taxes are raised from the sale of nicotine. How does Representative Corry want this money to be used? How should the executive branch be involved in curbing nicotine use? What is one of the tenets of the committee, according to Representative Hackney? According to Representative Hackney, what aspects of the nicotine industry should the committee be looking at? What is the importance of the phrase “unreasonably dangerous” to lawmakers? How are the legislators' ideas similar and how are they different? More Learning resources: 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: @Teach with TVW ➡IG: @TeachWithTVW ➡LI: @TeachWithTVW QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained #consumerprotection 5:41

Senate Page, Ellie Klesert asks members of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee about how they regulate teen nicotine use, and how this regulation differs from regulations for adults.

Question: Currently there is a nicotine epidemic within the youth population with almost 7.7% of Washington teens using e-cigarettes with many also using nicotine pouches. How could the committee plan to reduce teen usage of nicotine products while still allowing legal access for adult consumers. And, what are the most challenging parts about drafting and implementing e-cigarette policy in comparison to tobacco or traditional cigarettes.

Discussion Questions:
How has the internet changed how lawmakers regulate nicotine use?
Taxes are raised from the sale of nicotine. How does Representative Corry want this money to be used?
How should the executive branch be involved in curbing nicotine use?
What is one of the tenets of the committee, according to Representative Hackney?
According to Representative Hackney, what aspects of the nicotine industry should the committee be looking at?
What is the importance of the phrase “unreasonably dangerous” to lawmakers?
How are the legislators' ideas similar and how are they different?


More Learning resources:

📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/
=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos
=======================================
🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared

🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared

🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs
=======================================

🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/

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#waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained #consumerprotection

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Senate Page, Ellie Klesert asks members of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee about how they regulate teen nicotine use, and how this regulation differs from regulations for adults.

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