SB 546 Hawaii Senate · 2021 Regular Session

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Summary
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Increases the tax rate to effectively set a price of $40 per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions in 2022. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time so that, in 2032, the tax rate shall be equivalent to a carbon price of $80 per metric ton of carbon emissions. Establishes a refundable tax credit for lower-income individuals. Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Takes effect 1/1/2022.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021 Last action Jan 27, 2021
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Jan 27, 2021
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Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.
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Jan 22, 2021
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
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