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HB 2256STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT.

Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxation and the Department of the Attorney General to inspect and seize tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Voted 2/18/2026View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

9 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/18/2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  2. 2/18/2026Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 466-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  3. 2/12/2026The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
  4. 2/10/2026Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. 1/30/2026Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
  6. 1/28/2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  7. 1/26/2026Pending introduction.