SB887 Summary

• Increases cigarette and little cigar excise tax effective July 1, 2020, with the specific tax rate to be determined (bill contains blank spaces for the amount in cents per cigarette)

• Allocates new tax revenues to the Hawaii cancer research special fund, trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, emergency medical services special fund, and a new health systems special fund

• Establishes a portion of revenues for medical school loan repayment for John A. Burns School of Medicine graduates who practice primary care in medically underserved areas of the state

• Modifies Section 321-1.65 to include cigarette and tobacco tax revenues in the community health centers special fund

• Takes effect July 1, 2050, with tax rate amendments effective July 1, 2051