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HI HB1481
Bill
Status
1/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the state fire council to use the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support statewide fire prevention, education, life safety, and preparedness programs, especially for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
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Appropriates $70,000 from the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund for fiscal year 2022-2023 to support these fire prevention and safety programs.
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 132C-9(b) to expand the fund's allowable uses beyond program administration to include hiring administrative personnel for fire safety initiatives.
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Updates the number of cigarette brands and styles requiring certification from approximately six hundred to eight hundred.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2060.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1).
2/15/2022