Hawaii SB2915 revises cigarette tax allocations for cancer research and other health funds.

Hawaii SB2915 amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues to fund various health-related special funds. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill allocates specific cents per cigarette to the Hawaii cancer research special fund, trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund. The bill also appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii cancer center operations. The changes in tax allocations are set to take effect on specified dates between 2007 and 2026.

Hawaii SB2915 revises cigarette tax allocations for cancer research and other health funds.

Hawaii SB2915 amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues to fund various health-related special funds. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill allocates specific cents per cigarette to the Hawaii cancer research special fund, trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund. The bill also appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii cancer center operations. The changes in tax allocations are set to take effect on specified dates between 2007 and 2026.