Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2575: RELATING TO TAXATION.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2575 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
- The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on CPN/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 222).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1004-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Perruso, Quinlan, Sayama excused (3). Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hussey, Kitagawa, Kusch, Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Lee, M., Morikawa, Alcos, Reyes Oda; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Gedeon; and Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-03-26.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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