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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to remove a requirement that a portion of the cigarette tax revenue deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service on capital expenditures and building maintenance, specifically for amounts collected after December 31, 2025. The Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund is a dedicated fund for cancer research and related expenses. The bill also appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's operations and activities for the fiscal year 2026-2027, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2160&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2160_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2160_HD1_HSCR157-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2160_HD1_HSCR157-26_.pdf |
| HB2160_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2160_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2160_.HTM |
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