Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 797: RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 797 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW. Primary sponsor: Kyle Yamashita (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts the shipment of large cigars in fulfillment of a sale by mail order from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Yamashita | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.