Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2350: RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2350 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TIP CREDIT. Primary sponsor: Joe Gedeon (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“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 LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.