Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2032: 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 2032 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
PART II: Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. PART III: Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. PART IV: Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint filers earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. PART V: Increases the maximum adjusted gross income allowed to qualify for the low-income household renters' income tax credit and increases the credit amount. PART VI: Repeals the incremental changes to income tax brackets and removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“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, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.