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SB 3076STATE · 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 9/1/2026. (CD1)

Voted 7/10/2026View source

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How representatives voted

92 yea·0 nay·2 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 7/10/2026Act 229, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).
  2. 7/10/2026Act 229, 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).
  3. 5/8/2026Enrolled to Governor.
  4. 5/8/2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
  5. 5/6/2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
  6. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0).
  7. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
  8. 5/1/2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 104-26).
  9. 5/1/202648 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
  10. 5/1/2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 104-26) as amended in (CD 1).