SB 1528: RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from sixteen cents to eighteen cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 14, 2025Reported from HHS/HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 615) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2. February 14, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3. February 12, 2025The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4. February 12, 2025The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
5. February 11, 2025Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
6. February 10, 2025The committee(s) on HHS/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
7. January 27, 2025Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM.
8. January 23, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.
9. January 22, 2025Pending Introduction.