S.B. 138 Summary

• Increases excise tax on cigarettes and little cigars effective July 1, 2021, with the specific tax rate left blank in the bill text
• Allocates revenue from the new tax to unspecified state funds and the general fund of Hawaii, with distribution amounts and fund designations left blank
• Finds that increasing cigarette taxes is the most effective way to reduce smoking, particularly among young people and adults
• Takes effect July 1, 2050 (unusually delayed effective date)