Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2357: 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
SB 2357 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TIP CREDIT. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to LBT, WAM.
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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 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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 LBT, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.