Informing the Legislature that on June 25, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1661 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 144).
This bill is a procedural document that formally notifies the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed HB1661 into law on June 25, 2026. The underlying law, Act 144, amends state statutes to allow chief executives to establish cafeteria plans for their employees, enabling them to reduce pretax compensation to pay for eligible benefits. The bill specifies that the maximum contribution limits for these plans must align with federal and state tax regulations and takes effect on July 1, 2027.
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Introduced Jun 26, 2026
Last action Jun 26, 2026
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