Hawaii HB1085 modifies the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products to fund various special funds.

Hawaii HB1085 amends the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products to allocate funds to special funds. Beginning July 1, 2025, twenty-five percent or $14,080,000, whichever is less, will be deposited to the Hawaii cancer research special fund. Similarly, twenty-five percent or $8,800,000, whichever is less, will be allocated to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund. The tax rates and allocations vary based on the type of tobacco product and the date of sale.

Hawaii HB1085 modifies the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products to fund various special funds.

Hawaii HB1085 amends the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products to allocate funds to special funds. Beginning July 1, 2025, twenty-five percent or $14,080,000, whichever is less, will be deposited to the Hawaii cancer research special fund. Similarly, twenty-five percent or $8,800,000, whichever is less, will be allocated to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund. The tax rates and allocations vary based on the type of tobacco product and the date of sale.