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HB 2212 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO A WORKFORCE BUILDER TAX CREDIT.

Summary
Establishes an income tax credit for eligible employers who employ qualified interns or apprentices. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in coordination with the Department of Taxation, to report to the Legislature on the tax credit. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes income tax credit for employers, appropriates funds for workforce program, aligns with tax incentive and funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes tax credit for employers hiring interns/apprentices, promoting workforce development and job opportunities within labor & employment framework.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to LAB, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sean Quinlan
DDemocratic
HI
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