Hawaii eCigarette Bill Tracker 2015 Live Blog: Up to Date Coverage & Information On eCig Legislations
Live Blog: Up to Date Coverage & Information On Hawaii's 2015 Electronic Cigarette Legislations
HB145 Dies In Session:
Updated: May 6, 2015 7:42 AM HST
Status: HB145 was scheduled for several closed door Conference Committee meetings over the past two weeks and during this delegation time the bill was stripped of the specified "80%" tax rate. On its session on 5/1/2015 in conference room 225, HB145 died in committee.
Amends the definition of "tobacco products", to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to % of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after 1/1/2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires an unspecified amount of the moneys collected under the increased excise tax rate to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund. Amends the excise tax rate on the sale of large cigars beginning on and after 1/1/2016 to the lesser of cents for each large cigar or % of the wholesale price of each large cigar. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
URGENT: SUBMIT Your Testimony Today! Public Hearing Scheduled For Bill HB145:
Updated: May 6, 2015 7:42 AM HST
Status: The committee on Ways and Means has scheduled a public hearing on April 9, 2015 at 9:00AM in House conference room 211.
Amends the definition of "tobacco products", including by expanding the definition to include any product containing, nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to 80% of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires the moneys collected under the increased excise tax rate to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund. Effective 7/1/2053.
How to Submit Testimony on HB145:
1. Go to: HB145
2. You’ll will have to register. If you don’t have an account yet, register for an account- takes only a couple of minutes. After you have created an account, click “sign in”.
3. Go back to: HB145 and click the submit testimony button.
4. Enter in your information and Testify in “opposition” you do not need to testify at the public hearing.
5. Add additional comments such as:
- An 80% tax will effect my ability to use ecigs as an alternative to tobacco. Why are FDA approved nicotine therapy products exempt from a nicotine tax?
- There is liquid which contains no nicotine at all which would evade all tax defeating the intent to this blind tax.
- Tax revenue from this bill is going to support the UH cancer center research special fund which has recently been proven as a inoperable business plan and financially not feasible to operate solely on tobacco tax, adding a blind tax to nicotine liquid for vaping products will not solve the budget issues - rather put addition burden on former committed tobacco smokers who have found a smarter alternative to combustible tobacco.
- This bill states in its justification that products that contain nicotine have the same risk profile as all other tobacco products and thus should be taxed at the same rate which is an entirely baseless statement not rooted in science. There currently exists a growing body of evidence in support of harm reduction strategies and ecigarettes that contain nicotine are leading the way in proving as a highly effective tool in helping smokers lower their risk and break their addiction to tobacco and nicotine altogether.
6) Click “Next”.
7) Accept the public comment prompt - Finish
Status Updates For The Following Bills:
Updated: March 23, 2015 3:26PM
Status: Public hearing of bill commenced today 3/23/2015 2:45PM. The broadcast of the hearing is available at www.capitoltv.org
This bill expands the definition of "tobacco products". It increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engages in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Effective 7/1/2053.
Status: Passed its public hearing today 3/23/2015 by the committee on the CPN. On its way to be heard by the Ways and Means committee. Currently awaiting a date to be heard, will be updated with the information as soon as possible.
Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Will impose an excise tax equal to 80% of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016; whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer and will require the moneys collected under the increased excise tax rate to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
URGENT! Hawaii's Vapers we need YOUR testimony today!
Voice your opinion on HB145 SD1 which was edited by your representatives to now include the 80% tax from SB1220--the bill YOU successfully stopped with your testimonies.
Because SB1220 died in its tracks, your representatives have added its definitions to HB145 SD1 which will be publicly heard next week on March 23, 2015.
We need YOUR testimonies before the hearing occurs, please take a moment of your time today and follow the link below and submit your testimony. Explain to them YOUR story as a vaper, how ecigarettes have given you a better alternative to tobacco cigarettes and how an 80% tax on Hawaii's eliquids that contain nicotine would hinder your access to this smoking alternative.
CALL TO ACTION For HB145 SD1:
Updated: March 19, 2015 12:21PM
UPCOMING HEARING: The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on March 23, 2015 10:00AM in House conference room 229.
Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Will impose an excise tax equal to 80% of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016; whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer and will require the moneys collected under the increased excise tax rate to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
Read the full bill text here: HB145 SD1
Things to Address In Your Testimony:
An 80% tax will effect my ability to use ecigs as an alternative to tobacco.
Why are FDA approved nicotine therapy products exempt from a nicotine tax?
There is liquid which contains no nicotine at all which would evade all tax defeating the intent of this blind tax.
Tax revenue from this bill is going to support the UH cancer center research special fund which has recently been proven as a inoperable business plan and financially not feasible to operate solely on tobacco tax.
Adding a blind tax to nicotine liquid for vaping products will not solve the budget issues - rather put addition burden on former committed tobacco smokers who have found a smarter alternative to combustable tobacco
This bill states in its justification that products that contain nicotine have the same risk profile as all other tobacco products and thus should be taxed at the same rate which is an entirely baseless statement not rooted in science.
There currently exists a growing body of evidence in support of harm reduction strategies and ecigarettes that contain nicotine are leading the way in proving as a highly effective tool in helping smokers lower their risk and break their addiction to tobacco and nicotine altogether.
Status Updates For The Following Bill:
Updated: March 4, 2015 11:25AM
Status: The committee on JDL recommended that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
Increases the minimum age for persons who may purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21 years of age. Amends the definition of "electronic smoking device" as used in section 709-908, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Defines "tobacco products". Effective 7/1/2050.
Status Updates For The Following Bill:
Updated: March 3, 2015 1:25PM
Status: The committee on JDL recommended that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
Prohibits possession or consumption of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices by any person under 18 years of age in public places.
Scheduled Hearings & Status Updates For The Following Bills:
Updated: February 25, 2015 2:55PM
UPCOMING HEARING: This bill is scheduled to be heard by the WAM on Friday, 2/27/2015 at 1:00PM in Senate conference room 211.
This bill expands the definition of "tobacco products". Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2016.
UPCOMING HEARING: This bill is scheduled to be heard by the WAM on Friday, 2/27/2015 at 1:00PM in Senate conference room 211.
This bill expands the definiton of "tobacco products" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to 80% of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires any incease in the excise tax rate imposed on cigarettes or little cigars on or after 1/1/2016 to trigger an automatic excise tax increase on other tobacco products, other than large cigars, on or after 1/1/2016. Requires the additonal moneys collected under the excise tax to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
Status Updates For The Following Bills:
Status: The committee on CPN recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
This bill prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in places where smoking is prohibited. Updates signage requirements, with certain exceptions. Takes effect on 9/1/2015.
Status: The committee on CPN recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
This bill allows condominiums and cooperative housing corporations to adopt rules prohibiting smoking in units, common elements, or limited common elements. Effective 7/1/2050.
Scheduled Hearings For The Following Bills:
Updated: February 23, 2015 9:55AM
UPCOMING HEARING: This bill is scheduled to be heard by the JUD on Tuesday, 2/24/2015 at 2:00PM in House conference room 325.
Increases the minimum age in which one can purchase any tobacco product or electronic smoking device from 18 to 21 years of age. Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices to persons under 21 years of age.
UPCOMING HEARING: This bill is scheduled to be heard by the JUD on Tuesday, 2/24/2015 at 2:00PM in House conference room 325.
Prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices within the state park system. Requires posting of signage prohibiting smoking or the use of tobacco products.
UPCOMING HEARING: This bill is scheduled to be heard by the JUD on Tuesday, 2/24/2015 at 2:00PM in House conference room 325.
Prohibits the use of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices on premises of the facilities operated by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC). Requires HHSC to offer tobacco cessation programs to its employees.
Status Updates For The Following Bills:
Updated: February 20, 2015 3:15PM
Status: Report adopted, passed second reading, as amended and referred to JDL.
Prohibits possession or consumption of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices by any person under 18 years of age in public places.
UPCOMING HEARING: The committee on CPN will hold a public decision making on 2/25/2015 at 9:45AM in Senate conference room 229.
Prohibits the use of ecigarettes in places where smoking is already banned. Updates signage requirements with certain exceptions. Takes effect on 9/1/2015.
UPCOMING HEARING: The committee on CPN will hold a public decision making on 2/25/2015 at 9:45AM in Senate conference room 229.
Allows condos and cooperative housing corporatioins to adopt rulse to prohibiting smoking in units, common elements, or limited common elements. Effective 7/1/2050.
Status: Report adopted, passed second reading as amended and referred to JDL.
Increases the minimum age for persons who may purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21 years of are. Amends the definition of "electronic smoking device" as used in section 709-908. Defines "tobacco products". Effective 7/1/2050.
URGENT: Hearings Are Scheduled For The Following Bills At Hawaii's Capitol Building
Updated: February 12, 2015 9:30AM
HB385
Increases the age in which one can sell, furnish, distribute or purchase tobacco or electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 9:00AM in House conference room 329
Submit your testimony for HB385
HB525
Prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, or betel nut products within the state park system. Requires posting of signage. Includes definitions.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 10:00AM in House conference room 329
Submit your testimony for HB525
HB940
Amends chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit the use of ecigarettes in places where smoking has already been banned. Updates signage requirements.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 9:00AM in House conference room 329
Submit your testimony for HB940
SB18
Amend's Hawaii's anti-smoking statute to prohibit the use of ecigarettes in places where smoking of tobacco is currently banned.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 1:35PM in Senate conference room 414
Submit your testimony for SB18
SB305
Prohibits the use of tobacco products and ecigs on the premises of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 1:35PM in Senate conference room 414
Submit your testimony for SB305
SB550
Prohibits the possession or consumption of tobacco products, including ecigarettes, by any person under 18 years of age in public places.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 4:30PM in Senate conference room 414
Submit your testimony for SB550
SB757
Prohibits the use of ecigarettes in places where smoking is already banned. Updates signage requirements.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 1:35PM in Senate conference room 414
Submit your testimony for SB757
SB802
Allows condominiums and cooperative housing corporations to adopt rulse prohibiting smoking in units, common elements, or limited common elements.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 1:35PM in Senate conference room 414
Submit your testimony for SB802
SB1109
Amends chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit the use of ecigarettes in the places where smoking is already banned and updates signage requirements.
Hearing Date: 2/13/15 at 1:35PM in Senate conference room 414
Submit your testimony for SB1109
Current List of Hawaii's eCig Bills For the 2015 Legislative Sessions
HI HB1184
Hawaii House Bill 1184
Introduced:
January 29, 2015
Current Status:
Referred to House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee on 2/2/2015
Summary of Bill:
Expands the definition of "tobacco products". Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Specifies that revenue from the license and permit fees shall be used to support smoking cessation programs in the State.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della Au Belatti [D]
Rep Sylvia Luke [D]
Rep Gregg Takayama [D]
Rep Beth Fukumoto Chang [D]
Rep Daynette Morikawa [D]
Rep Roy Takumi [D]
Rep Linda Ichiyama [D]
Rep Scott Nishimoto [D]
Rep Tom Brower [D]
Rep Chris Lee [D]
Rep Karl Rhoads [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/2/2015 |
House |
Referred to CPC |
|
1/29/15 |
House |
Introduced & passed first reading |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
Senate Bill 1032
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB1184
HB1184: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB1164
Hawaii House Bill 1164
Introduced:
January 29, 2015
Current Status:
Referred to House Health Committee on 2/2/2015
Summary of Bill:
Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to 80 per cent of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires any increase in the excise tax rate imposed on cigarettes or little cigars on or after 1/1/2016 to trigger an automatic excise tax increase on other tobacco products on or after 1/1/2016. Requires the additional moneys collected under the excise tax to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Gregg Takayama [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/2/2015 |
House |
Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN |
|
1/29/15 |
House |
Introduced & passed first reading |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB1164
HB1184: Read Actual Bill Text
HI SB1032
Senate Bill 1032
Introduced:
January 28, 2015
Current Status:
Reported from CPN, recommended to pass for a second reading and referral to the Senate Ways and Means Committee, 2/12/2015.
Summary of Bill:
Expands the definition of "tobacco products". Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2016. (SD1)
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Rosalyn Baker [D]
Sen Clarence Nishihara [D]
Sen Russell Ruderman [D]
Sen William Espero [D]
Sen Glenn Wakai [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/12/15 |
Senate |
Reported from CPN with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended and referral to WAM. |
|
2/5/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. |
|
1/30/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-15 9:00AM in conference room 229. |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Referred to the CPN & WAM |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Passed first reading |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Introduced |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
HB1184
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for SB1032
SB1032: Read Actual Bill Text
HI SB1220
Senate Bill 1220
Introduced:
January 28, 2015
Current Status:
Reported from CPN, recommended to pass for a second reading and referral to the Senate Ways and Means Committee, 2/12/2015.
Summary of Bill:
Expands the definition of "tobacco products" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to eighty per cent of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires any increase in the excise tax rate imposed on cigarettes or little cigars on or after 1/1/2016 to trigger an automatic excise tax increase on other tobacco products, other than large cigars, on or after 1/1/2016. Requires the additional moneys collected under the excise tax to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Rosalyn Baker [D]
Sen Michelle Kidani [D]
Sen Russell Ruderman [D]
Sen Glenn Wakai [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/12/15 |
Senate |
Reported from CPN with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended and referral to WAM. |
|
2/5/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. |
|
2/2/15 |
Senate |
Re-Referred to CPN, WAM |
|
2/2/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on CPN added the measure to the public hearing scheduled on 02-05-15 9:00AM in conference room 229. |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Referred to HTH, CPN, WAM |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Passed first reading |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Introduced |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
HB1164
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for SB1220
SB1220: Read Actual Bill Text
HI SB1030
Senate Bill 1030
Introduced:
January 28, 2015
Current Status:
The HTH Committee recommends the measure to be PASSED with AMENDMENTS. 2/10/15
Summary of Bill:
Increases the minimum age for persons who may purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices from eighteen to twenty-one years of age. Amends the definition of "electronic smoking device" as used in section 709-908, Hawaii Revised States. Defines "tobacco products".
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Rosalyn Baker [D]
Sen William Espero [D]
Sen Russell Ruderman [D]
Sen gil Keith-Agaran [D]
Sen Glenn Wakai [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/10/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on HTH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. |
|
2/10/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. |
|
2/3/15 |
Senate |
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-15 9:00AM in conference room 229. |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Referred to the HTH, CPN, JDL |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Passed first reading |
|
1/28/15 |
Senate |
Introduced |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
HB587
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for SB1030
SB1030: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB940
House Bill 940
Introduced:
January 28, 2015
Current Status:
Bill is scheduled for a hearing by the House Health Committee on Friday 2/13/2015 at 9:00AM in House Conference Room 329
Summary of Bill:
Amends chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit the use of electronic smoking devices in the places where smoking is prohibited and updates signage requirements.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Joseph Souki [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/10/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 02-13-15 9:00AM in House conference room 329. |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
Re-referred to HLT |
|
1/29/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, JUD |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Introduced and passed first reading |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
SB1109
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB940
HB940: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB587
House Bill 587
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
Referred to HLT, JUD on 1/28/15
Summary of Bill:
Increases the minimum age for persons who may purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices from eighteen to twenty-one years of age. Amends the definition of "electronic smoking device" as used in section 709-908, Hawaii Revised States. Defines "tobacco products".
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della au Belatti [D]
Rep Kaniela Ing [D]
Rep Nicole Lowen [D]
Rep Daynette Morikawa [D]
Rep Scott Nishimoto [D]
Rep Scott Saiki
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, JUD |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and passed first reading |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
SB1030
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB587
HB587: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB585
House Bill 585
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
The committee on HLT recommends that the measured be deferred. The bill has been stopped in its tracks as of 2/6/15.
Summary of Bill:
Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in places where smoking is prohibited. Updates signage requirements.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della au Belatti [D]
Rep Kaniela Ing [D]
Rep Nicole Lowen [D]
Rep Daynette Morikawa [D]
Rep Scott Nishimoto [D]
Rep Scott Saiki [D]
Rep Roy Takumi [D]
Rep Richard Creagan [D]
Rep Chris Lee [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/6/15 |
House |
Bill has been stopped in its tracks |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday 2/6/15 11:30 AM House rm 329 |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
Measure deferred until 02-06-15 at 11:30 AM |
|
1/30/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled for decision making on 2/4/15 |
|
1/30/15 |
House |
Measure deferred until 2/4/15 |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
To be read by HLT on 1/30/15 |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, CPC, JUD |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and passed first reading |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB585
HB585: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB525
House Bill 525
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
Bill is scheduled to be heard by House Water & Land Committee on Friday, 2/13/15 at 10:00 AM in House conference room 325.
Summary of Bill:
Prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products within the state park system. Requires posting of signage prohibiting smoking or the use of tobacco products.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Cindy Evans [D]
Rep Kaniela Ing [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/10/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Friday, 02-13-15 10:00AM in House conference room 325. |
|
2/9/15 |
House |
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL |
|
2/9/15 |
House |
Reported from HLT as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
The committees on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. |
|
1/30/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled for decision-making on Wednesday, 02-04-15 10:00AM in conference room 329. |
|
1/30/15 |
House |
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-04-15. |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Bill to be heard by HLT on Friday 1/30/15 |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, WAL, JUD, referral sheet 2 |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and passed first reading |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB525
HB525: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB586
House Bill 586
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
Passed second reading, amended and has been referred to the JUD committee
Summary of Bill:
Prohibits the use of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices on premises of the facilities operated by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC). Requires HHSC to offer tobacco cessation programs to its employees.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della au Belatti [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/9/15 |
House |
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD |
|
2/9/15 |
House |
Reported from HLT as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD. |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
The committees on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. |
|
1/30/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled for decision-making on Wednesday, 02-04-15 10:00AM in conference room 329. |
|
1/30/15 |
House |
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-04-15. |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 01-30-15 10:10AM in House conference room 329. |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, JUD |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction. |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB586
HB586: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB349
House Bill 349
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
This measure has been deferred. The bill has been stopped in its tracks on 2/9/15.
Summary of Bill:
Regulates electronic smoking devices as cigarettes for purposes such as cigarette and tobacco taxes, smoking restrictions, tobacco products reporting, and tobacco liability.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della au Belatti [D]
Rep Scott Nishimoto [D]
Rep Sylvia Luke [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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2/9/15 |
House |
CPC committee has deferred the bill. |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 02-09-15 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
|
2/4/15 |
House |
Measure deferred until 2/9/15 |
|
2/3/15 |
House |
Broadcast of hearing/briefing available. See: www.capitoltv.org |
|
1/29/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on 2/4/15 |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction. |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB349
HB349: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB385
House Bill 385
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
Bill is scheduled to be heard by the House Health Committee on Friday 2/13/15 at 9:00AM in House conference room 329.
Summary of Bill:
Increases the age in which one can sell, furnish, distribute or purchase tobacco or electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della au Belatti [D]
Rep John Mizuno [D]
Rep Richard Creagan [D]
Rep Angus McKelvey [D]
Rep Karl Rhoads [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/10/15 |
House |
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 02-13-15 9:00AM in House conference room 329. |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, JUD |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and passed first reading |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB385
HB385: Read Actual Bill Text
HI HB587
House Bill 587
Introduced:
January 26, 2015
Current Status:
Bill has been referred to the House Health Committee on 1/28/15.
Summary of Bill:
Increases the minimum age for persons who may purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices from eighteen to twenty-one years of age. Amends the definition of "electronic smoking device" as used in section 709-908, Hawaii Revised States. Defines "tobacco products".
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Rep Della au Belatti [D]
Rep Scott Nishimoto [D]
Rep Kaniela Ing [D]
Rep Nicole Lowen [D]
Rep Scott Saiki [D]
Rep Daynette Morikawa [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
1/28/15 |
House |
Referred to HLT, JUD |
|
1/26/15 |
House |
Introduced and passed first reading |
|
1/23/15 |
House |
Pending introduction |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
SB1030
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for HB587
HB587: Read Actual Bill Text
HI SB550
Senate Bill 550
Introduced:
January 23, 2015
Current Status:
This Bill is scheduled for a public hearing on 02-13-15 4:30PM in Senate conference room 414.
Summary of Bill:
Prohibits possession or consumption of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, by any person under eighteen years of age in public places.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill:
Sen Glenn Wakai [D]
Sen Lorraine Inouye [D]
Sen Gil Riviere [D]
Sen Sam Slom [D]
Sen Brian Taniguchi [D]
Bill History:
|
Date |
Chamber |
Action |
|
2/10/15 |
Senate |
This bill is scheduled for a public hearing on 02-13-15 4:30PM in Senate conference room 414 |
|
1/26/15 |
Senate |
Referred to HTH, PSM, JDL |
|
1/26/15 |
Senate |
Passed first reading |
|
1/23/15 |
Senate |
Introduced |
This Bill Is Similar / Same As:
None
More Information on the Bill:
Hawaii Capitol Page for SB550
SB550: Read Actual Bill Text
HI SB802
Senate Bill 802
Introduced:
January 23, 2015
Current Status:
This Bill is scheduled for a public hearing on 02-13-15 1:35PM in Senate conference room 414.
Summary of Bill:
Allows condominiums and cooperative housing corporations to adopt rules prohibiting smoking in units, common elements, or limited common elements.
Sponsor(s) of the Bill: