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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2784: RELATING TO TAXATION.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2784 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reported from CPN/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2275) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, 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 to establish a position in the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jarrett KeohokalolePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from CPN/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2275) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Lamosao ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  5. Referred to CPN/HWN, WAM.
  6. The committee(s) on CPN/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
  7. Passed First Reading.
  8. Introduced.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source