Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1458: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1458 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Hussey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive those revenues to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.