Sign Up
SB 2506 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Summary
Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system. Permits the Department of Health, as a pilot program, to certify no more than two residential large capacity cesspools. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2027. Sunsets 12/31/2032.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for cesspool upgrades, offering tax relief to homeowners, aligning with support indicators for tax relief measures.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses public health via cesspool upgrades to prevent water contamination, involving DOH as a pilot program for environmental health safety.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Ron Kouchi
Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
HI
8