Bills

SB 3076: DOTAX; ATG; TOBACCO PRODUCTS; ASSET FORFEITURE; INSPECTIONS; SEIZURES; STAMPS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-04-10

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-04-28: Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 2:00PM; CR 325.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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.  Amends the fine for corporations that unlawfully sell or purchase packages of cigarettes without stamps.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)

Discussed in Hearing

Conference Committee1MIN
Apr 29, 2026

Conference Committee

Conference Committee43SEC
Apr 28, 2026

Conference Committee

Conference Committee31SEC
Apr 27, 2026

Conference Committee

Conference Committee35SEC
Apr 24, 2026

Conference Committee

Conference Committee1MIN
Apr 23, 2026

Conference Committee

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs9MIN
Mar 17, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs25SEC
Mar 17, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means12SEC
Mar 2, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means

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