The proposal would increase tobacco product taxes from 15% to 27.5%
The Legislature is also considering an excise tax on e-cigarettes
The focus on their efforts will be persuading voters on the issue
The measure was sent to Gov DeWine for consideration
The bill aims to prevent youth from taking up smoking
Gov. Ige missed the veto deadline so the change in law takes effect January
Juul has committed to spend $500,000 on the campaign
North Carolina law enforcement wants the ban
The bill was sponsored by Rep. Joyce "Jay" McCreight
It is going to become a battleground issue in the state