California lawmakers failed to act by the end of the regular session Friday on a package of anti-tobacco bills, including measures what would have raised the smoking age to 21, restricted electronic cigarettes, and raised the tobacco tax by $2 per pack.
Officials said it is unlikely the bills will be heard again before next year.
Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) said the Legislature just ran out of time Friday, but she noted versions of the bills were introduced in a special session, which could extend into early next year, when the bills could be taken up again.