HI HB2160

Removes restrictions on how cigarette tax revenue deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund can be spent, eliminating the requirement that funds be used exclusively for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance.

Maintains the current allocation of 4.0 cents per cigarette to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund for revenue collected after December 31, 2025.

Continues distributing cigarette tax revenue to multiple special funds including the trauma system special fund (1.125 cents/cigarette, capped at $7.4 million annually), community health centers special fund (1.25 cents/cigarette, capped at $8.8 million annually), and emergency medical services special fund (1.25 cents/cigarette, capped at $8.8 million annually).

Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 for operations and activities of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.

Sets an effective date of July 1, 3000, indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation.