Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 694: RELATING TO A CHILD TAX 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 694 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a refundable child tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Matayoshi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.