HI HB657 | 2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-12-18 - Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Imposes an excise tax equal to $3.20 per ounce of tobacco in each article or item of tobacco products, other than large cigars. Allocates monies generated to certain special funds and the general fund. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB657 HD1)

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Title

Tobacco Products; Excise Tax; Special Funds

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-12-18 Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
2013-02-14HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Evans, Hanohano, Ing, McKelvey, Rhoads voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fale, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Har, Tokioka excused (2).
2013-02-14HouseReported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 423) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2013-02-05HouseThe committees on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Choy, Ichiyama, Aquino, Nakashima, Ohno, Takai, Cheape, Fale; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Takumi; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Hanohano.
2013-01-31HouseBill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 02-05-13 2:10PM in conference room 309.
2013-01-31HouseThe committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-05-13.
2013-01-28HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HED on Thursday, 01-31-13 2:00PM in House conference room 309.
2013-01-22HouseReferred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3
2013-01-22HouseIntroduced and Passed First Reading
2013-01-19HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

SB492 (Same As) 2013-12-18 - Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.

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