Hawaii SB1528 increases cigarette tax and reallocates funds to cancer research and health services.

Hawaii SB1528 raises the cigarette tax from 16 cents to 18 cents per cigarette. The bill also changes how cigarette tax revenues are allocated. Funds will go to the Hawaii cancer research special fund, the trauma system special fund, the community health centers special fund, and the emergency medical services special fund. The bill aims to ensure continued funding for cancer research and health services in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB1528 increases cigarette tax and reallocates funds to cancer research and health services.

Hawaii SB1528 raises the cigarette tax from 16 cents to 18 cents per cigarette. The bill also changes how cigarette tax revenues are allocated. Funds will go to the Hawaii cancer research special fund, the trauma system special fund, the community health centers special fund, and the emergency medical services special fund. The bill aims to ensure continued funding for cancer research and health services in Hawaii.