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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, including those with menthol, and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine-free. It authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors to enforce these provisions. The bill also establishes two full-time program specialist positions and one full-time hearings officer position, and appropriates funds to carry out the purposes of the Act. The bill is effective starting June 30, 3000, with the appropriation taking effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (21)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Elle Cochran (R)*,
Sonny Ganaden (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Natalia Hussey-Burdick (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Bert Kobayashi (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Richard Onishi (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Mark Nakashima (D),
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
- ‐ Regulation and Safe Disposal of Medical Waste and Chemicals
- ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2024 | 01/16/2024 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2023 | 01/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB551_HD1_.HTM | 01/19/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB551_HD1_.HTM | 02/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB551_.HTM | 01/21/2023 |
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