Informing the Legislature that on July 10, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3076 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 229).

This bill informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed Act 229 into law on July 10, 2026. The act updates tobacco enforcement laws to clarify that untaxed electronic smoking devices and e-liquids are treated as contraband subject to forfeiture, similar to untaxed cigarettes. It grants the Department of Taxation and the Attorney General expanded authority to inspect business premises and seize tobacco products, including vaping devices, if they are found to be sold or possessed without proper taxes. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to ensure that vehicles and other property used to transport or sell these untaxed items can also be seized and destroyed.