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LOBBYING CLIENT:
US Tobacco

US Tobacco is also a Donor


Based in Connecticut, UST Inc. is a holding company for its principal subsidiaries: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and International Wine & Spirits Ltd.

Period:

Matters: Issues related to the manufacture and distribution of tobacco products

Specific Legislation Tracked:

  • HB1583: License plates, special; issuance to those celebrating State's tobacco heritage.
  • HB1692: Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in all indoor restaurants and bar and lounge areas in State.
  • HB1703: Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in certain public buildings, restaurants, etc., exceptions.
  • HB1704: Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties.
  • HB2389: Cigarette tax and tobacco products tax; increased.
  • HB2645: Tobacco products tax; changes tax on moist snuff.
  • SB947: State cigarette tax and tobacco products tax; increased.
  • SB1516: Tobacco products tax; changes tax on moist snuff.

Registered Lobbyists

Employees:


Retained:


Contact Information for US Tobacco:

W Preston Baldwin, III
6 High Ridge Park
BLDG A
Stamford, CT 06905-1327
(203) 817-3000
(2008-2009 registration)

Spending Report:

Entertainment$1,683
Gifts$0
Office Expenses$0
Communications$0
Living/Travel$8,092
Compensation$44,800
Honoraria$0
Registration$300
Other $0
Total Reported$54,875

Information on this page comes from public documents on file with the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.