· HI legislature · 2026

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a definition for "premium cigar" that is distinct from a "large cigar" and adds a definition for "characterizing flavor" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.

Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura (D-HI)

Introduced

2025-12-08

Policy area

Taxation

Latest action

Introduced and Pass First Reading.