Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 970: 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
SB 970 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TAXATION. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 14, 2025): Reported from TCA/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 614) 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.
Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Reported from TCA/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 614) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
- The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- The committee(s) on TCA/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.