Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2526: 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 2526 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to PBS/ECD, CPC, 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.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for a certain percentage of expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices or to purchase, install, or construct, a hurricane shelter on the taxpayer's property. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of a concrete certified hurricane-resistant residential project or certain hurricane-resistant components of a high-rise condominium. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 12/31/2030.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| 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
- Referred to PBS/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.