SB 3076 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT.

Summary

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)

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

Jul 2026

Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Signed Jul 10, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB3076_HD2 → SB3076_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was revised to reorganize its sections, update the effective date from a distant future date to immediate approval, and refine the description of enforcement authority. The core policy remains focused on allowing the Department of Taxation and the Attorney General to inspect and seize electronic smoking devices and e-liquids, while clarifying that untaxed tobacco products are contraband.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the types of products (electronic smoking devices and e-liquids) and the agencies involved remains unchanged, but the effective date was moved forward significantly.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from July 1, 3000, to 'upon approval'.

ENFORCEMENT

The bill text was reorganized to prioritize the update of enforcement laws regarding electronic smoking devices before clarifying forfeiture rules.

TECHNICAL

The section numbering was adjusted (e.g., Section 4 became Section 5) and the bill description was rewritten to better reflect the updated structure.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0).

lower

May 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.

upper

May 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 104-26) as amended in (CD 1).

lower

May 1, 2026

Introduced

48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

upper

May 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 104-26).

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Apr 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Hartsfield, Poepoe, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

lower

Apr 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

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Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 2:00PM in conference room 325.

lower

Apr 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Monday 04-27-26 2:00PM in conference room 325.

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-26 3:10PM; Conference Room 325.

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Apr 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-26 2:35PM; Conference Room 325.

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Apr 16, 2026

Amended

Senate disagrees with House amendments.

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Apr 16, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 739).

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Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1407-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 103) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.

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Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

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Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2286) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

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Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Referred to JDC, WAM.

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Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors