Lobbyist Insight

Ohio · Sep-Dec25

HB 549

Regulate cigar bars; create cigar sales and use tax exemption

39 registered positions on this bill.

Lobbyist or firmFor clientPositionSession
American Heart AssociationSep-Dec25
Bridget E McAuliffeAmerican Heart AssociationJan-Apr26
Dustin HolfingerAmerican Heart AssociationSep-Dec25
American Republic PolicyJan-Apr26
Dakota SawyerAmerican Republic PolicyJan-Apr26
Association of Ohio Health CommissionersJan-Apr26
Anthony BriganoAssociation of Ohio Health CommissionersJan-Apr26
W Zachary HolzapfelAssociation of Ohio Health CommissionersJan-Apr26
Cigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Kelsey WoolardCigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Matthew S WhiteheadCigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Michael GuastellaCigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Ronald RomitoCigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Sydney SandersCigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Victor F HipsleyCigar Association of America, IncSep-Dec25
Department of CommerceSep-Dec25
Abby SchaferDepartment of CommerceSep-Dec25
Christine Van KirkDepartment of CommerceSep-Dec25
Department of TaxationMay-Aug26
Abigail WietDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
Bria MeisseDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
Katherine HunterDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
Laura StanleyDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
Patricia HarrisDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
Sarah O'LearyDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
Timothy LynchDepartment of TaxationMay-Aug26
ITG Brands, LLC, and Its AffiliatesJan-Apr26
Aaron M OckermanITG Brands, LLC, and Its AffiliatesJan-Apr26
Isaac NorthropITG Brands, LLC, and Its AffiliatesJan-Apr26
Swisher International Inc.Sep-Dec25
Kurt L LeibSwisher International Inc.Sep-Dec25
Robert N Eshenbaugh, JrSwisher International Inc.Sep-Dec25
Sam ZernThe Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern OhioSep-Dec25
Tobacco-Free Kids Action FundJan-Apr26
Carrie ArblasterTobacco-Free Kids Action FundSep-Dec25
Wild Bill's TobaccoSep-Dec25
Kevin ShimpWild Bill's TobaccoSep-Dec25
Terrence O'DonnellWild Bill's TobaccoSep-Dec25
William VorysWild Bill's TobaccoSep-Dec25

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