Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1637: RELATING TO NONPROFITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1637 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NONPROFITS. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to initiate an investigation into a nonprofit corporation for compliance with the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act and its tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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 JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.