Supporting the Safe Drug Disposal Act

WASAVP recently joined many other organizations and individuals in signing a letter to Congressman Henry Waxman in support of H.R. 1191, the Safe Drug Disposal Act sponsored by Congressman Jay Inslee.

2010 Washington State initiatives affecting prevention

Following is a list of initiatives that may appear on November's ballot in Washington that WASAVP is keeping an eye on:

I-1068 concerning marijuana
I-1072 concerning lowering the drinking age to 19
I-1086 concerning ending the temporary excise tax on beer and strong beer

I-1087 concerning ending the temporary tax on certain carbonated beverages

I-1088 concerning reducing the tax on tobacco products
I-1090 concerning ending the temporary taxes on bottled water and carbonated beverages
I-1091 concerning ending the temporary taxes on bottled water, carbonated beverages, and beer
I-1092 concerning ending tax increases enacted in 2010 on beverages and candy
I-1093 concerning ending temporary taxes on selling certain carbonated beverages and beer
I-1099 concerning closing state liquor stores and allowing been and wine sellers and distributors to be licensed for spirits (privatize alcohol sales)
I-1100 concerning closing state liquor stores, privatize sale of spirits
I-1105 concerning reforming state liquor sales