Story Published: Feb 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM PDT
Story Updated: Feb 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM PDT
Thursday's 68-0 vote sends the measure to restrict these novelty nicotine delivery devices to the Senate.
E-cigarettes, as they're known, have been around for about a decade, consisting of battery-powered pen-like devices that vaporize what's often a nicotine-laced liquid into a mist for inhalation.
But health officials fear they could tempt more children to become smokers.
Idaho law bans tobacco sales to minors, but these aren't covered.
The bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Bob Nonini of Coeur d'Alene, says flavor combinations like root beer make it seem like e-cigarette makers are targeting youth.
GOP Rep. Dick Harwood of St. Maries overcame fears that restricting these devices would create a "nanny state" and supported Nonini's measure.
