Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1617: RELATING TO TAXATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from EEP/AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 452-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax, also known as the barrel tax, as the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; gradually increases barrel tax rates; and allocates portions of barrel tax revenues to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Boating Special Fund. Establishes a refundable Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and appropriates funds to the Department of Taxation to administer the tax credit. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund to be used in the administration of the barrel tax and Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and for public awareness of the Carbon Cashback Tax Credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Andrew Garrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Darius Kila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Nicole Lowen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Tyson Miyake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from EEP/AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 452-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (7) and none excused (0).
- The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Matsumoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.
- The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Matsumoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP/AGR on Thursday, 02-12-26 10:20AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.