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STATE PLAN: 1997 ALASKA I. STATE OVERVIEW The legislature meets every year and will convene the 1997 session on January 13. The session is limited to 121 days, unless extended for a 2/3rds vote of each house. The 40 House members serve 2 year terms, and the 20 Senate members serve 4 year terms. House may change from R to D; Senate likely to remain R. May have 5-8 new House members, and 4-6 in the Senate. There will be no new statewide office holders. A new Speaker is possible in the House. II. STATE OBJECTIVES A. Pass AAA/Youth Access: Line of sight and/or unannounced inspections standards B. Assist Federal office on Federal Initiative C. Continue to monitor Medicaid Liability/AG issue D. Defeat excise Taxes: Gov likely to push for 51.00/pack in '97 (although the recent increase in oil prices may alleviate the need for any new taxes in 97.) III. STRATEGIES & TACTICS A. Grassroots mobs to support anti-tax sentiment over the interim; enlist wholesalers, retailers , anti-tax groups and consumers to educate legislators regarding the tax issue. B. Implement WE CARD program in AK. Send letter to all legislators regarding the WE CARD program and industry support for the program. Press conference with retailers announcing the successful implementation of WE CARD. IV. RESOURCES A. Sponsor WE CARD seminars for trade associations B. Support existing anti-tax groups D. Targeted committee mobilizations: 4 (2/tax, 2/AAA); 2 Statewide mobilizations: 1 consumer; 1 retailer E. Sales force assistance on educating retailers on tax and AAA issues.

Draft Arkansas State Plan Accommodation TAP to aggressively market program in Little Rock, Hot Springs, Fort Smith and Texarkana (advertising, exhibits and recruitment). Sales Force Ask PMUSA sales force to assist in getting information out to the retail community and to identify other potential allies/spokespeople (AAA, FDA, Accommodation etc....) We Card Proaram Need to identify Arkansas association willing to promote use of We Card program.

Draft Arkansas State Plan I. State Overview: • Politics The legislature meets during the odd years and will convene the 1997 session on January 13th and will run through mid to early April. There is no limit on the number of days they can meet. The 100 House members serve two-year terms and the 35 Senators serve four year terms. Term limits will take affect in the year 2000. The interim study period is anytime the legislature is not in session. Democrats currently control the House 88-12, and the Senate, 29-6. The political environment is complicated by Whitewater but remains somewhat favorable to our issues. Newly appointed Governor Huckabee (R) appears to be favorable an all issues with the exception of smoking in public places. Likewise House and Senate leadership are supportive. In 1995 there was an attempt to pass a 2 1/2 cent excise tax on tobacco products for breast cancer early detection screening. This issue has stayed alive in'96 and we expect to see a similar effort during the '97 session. Medicaid reimbursement will continue to be an issue with President Clinton's home state influence. • State Objectives 1. Pass AAA type bill to reduce youth access to include proof of age, retailer defenses, line of sight, reporting requirements and sales/marketing preemption. 2. Seek opportunity to reintroduce and pass employment discrimination legislation. 3. Pass positive tort reform in the areas of product liability, punitive damages and attorney fees. 4. Look for opportunity to move medical liability and defense bill (i.e. North Carolina language), Medicaid offset language and prohibition of contingency fee arrangements. 5. Support Washington Relations office at Federal level (i.e. FDA initiative, OSHA etc...). 6. Defeat any excise tax on tobacco products. 7. Prevent Medicaid Liability suit. 8. Continue to broaden and grow coalition base. 9. Expand public relation efforts throughout Arkansas. II. Strategies

Draft California Plan I. State Overview • Politics Governor Wilson begins his final term in 1997. Republican Attorney General Lungren will run against Democrat Lt. Governor Grey Davis, State Controller Kathleen Connell or Senator Diane Feinstein to replace Wilson. Deputy AG David Sterling will run for AG, against Senator Calderon. The Assembly is split almost evenly: 41 Republicans, 37 Democrats, 1 Reform and 1 vacancy. Republican control is in jeopardy in November. Democrats will retain control of the Senate. • State Objectives Modification of AB13, statewide smoking ban. Respond to potential CaIOSHA petition on AB13. Delay CaIEPA ETS risk assessment. Defend industry immunity statute. Defend against the filing of local liability lawsuits Defeat local use restrictions Defeat local marketing restrictions, II. Strategies/Tactics • Mobilization of hospitality allies in support of AB13 modifications. • Activate manufacturers' trade groups in opposition to liability. • Enhancement of local action network. • Program We Card promotion and penetration. III. Recommended Activities/Tools • Intensive hospitality mobilizations. Same Ievel/schedule as 1996. • Scientific and legal arguments for CaIOSHA and challenging the findings and process of the CaIEPA risk assessment (WRA) • Arguments and position paper on liability and "Comment i" for use by business allies. r• .

II. Strategies/Tactics Continue to build coalitions to support PM objectives. Continue to use local PR firm to assist in legislative and other governmental affairs objectives. Strengthen relationships with sales force. Coordinate media efforts on AG lawsuit, FDA and OSHA, as well as state legislative issues. Enhance media efforts on third-party statements/issues. Establish mechanism to direct mail to coalition partner's membership on FDA, and other issues where necessary. III. Recommended Activities/Tools Develop coalitions for AAA, FDA, position, Medicaid lawsuit, local activities and other issues as they develop. Need updated arguments and state specific materials re FDA, Medicaid lawsuit. Possibly, 2 statewide general and an undetermined number of local mobilizations on marketing restrictions. Use of direct mail/phones to communicate directly with membership of coalition partners on FDA, OSHA and other issues when appropriate.

I. State Overview: Arizona Politics The legislature meets annually and will convene the 1997 session on January 13th. There is no limit on the number of days they can meet. however, it has been legislative practice to try to limit the session to 100 days. There are 30 Senators that serve for 4 year terms; the 60 House members serve 2 year terms. Both houses are expected to remain republican controlled, although both houses will elect new leadership in the majority parties. Both the Speaker and the President of the Senate did not run for reelection. In the recent past, the Speaker of the House was not favorable to the industry and no bill supported by the industry was allowed on the floor under his leadership. The Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the industry. Objectives State Activities. Proactive: Introduce AAAIYouth Access bill Monitor Prop 200 bills Educate political & business community, etc. on OSHA Educate and get support from political, business community and media on AG lawsuit File Prop 200 lawsuit Support anti-FDA activities Defensive: Defeat any AG legislation that would be favorable to his lawsuit. Defeat marketing restrictions Defeat smoking bans Defeat billboard bans Local Activities Defensive: Defeat marketing restrictions Defeat smoking bans Defeat billboard bans

I. State Overview: Colorado Politics The legislature meets annually and will convene the 1997 session on January 8th. There is a constitutional requirement that sessions do not extend beyond 120 days. There are 35 Senators that serve for 4 year terms; the 65 House members serve 2 year terms. This will be the last term for many because term limits will require that several to not seek reelection. Both houses are expected to remain republican controlled. However, the Senate has a very narrow margin. If the republicans retain control of the Senate, leadership is not expected to change. This is not a favorable state for many of our issues. This is a strong local government control state. State Objectives Introduce AAA/Youth Access bill Defeat possible smoking bans and marketing restrictions in legislature and local communities. Defeat billboard bans. Assist Washington office on federal issues (FDA, OSHA). Assist MU at state and local level. II. Strategies/Tactics Partner with existing retail coalitions to work on FDA, AAA and OSHA. Continue to use local PR firm to assist in legislative and other governmental affairs objectives. Ill. Recommended Activities/Tools Need continuous development of coalitions for AAA. FDA local activities and other issues as they develop. Need updated arguments and state specific materials re FDA & federal tobacco youth access initiative, local issues. Possibly, 2 statewide general and an undetermined number of local mobilizations on smoking or marketing restrictions. Continue to work with sales force to enhance communications with their accounts on state and local issues.

Draft Arkansas State Plan Add to lobbyist base to cover the diverse changing environment of the Arkansas legislature as term limits approach. • Use political consultants to develop grass roots opportunities for gaining support of newly elected legislators. Use public relation consultants and media affairs to support attainment of objectives by developing the right public atmosphere. • Promote alternative solutions backed by Governor to fund breast cancer early detection. Utilize traditional and new third party allies to support legislation intended to reduce youth access legislation. Continue to support and work with Arkansas Tort Reform Association Coalition to seek positive Tort Reform legislation. Identify third party allies supporting employment discrimination legislation in 1992. Enlist support and develop new third party allies to support passage of employment discrimination legislation and work with Walmart to obtain agreeable language. • Enlist the assistance of wholesalers, retailers, and anti-tax groups to educate legislators and executive branch regarding the potential economic downside new excise taxes will have on the economy. III. Recommended Activities/Tools Arguments/Talking Points/Studies_ Need updated arguments and state specific materials from issues management and talking points from media affairs team. - Excise Tax - Medicaid Liability - Employment Discrimination - Divestment Mobilizations Possibly, three targeted phone bank mobilizations and 2 targeted letter writing campaigns. - Excise Tax Mobilization (smokers & retailers) - Employment Discrimination Mobilization (smokers)