Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1532: RELATING TO TAXATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1532 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Sam Kong (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars and pipe tobacco to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Kong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 02-06-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.