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SB 2719 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Summary
Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax and establishes a refundable income tax credit to mitigate the effect of the increased tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes carbon tax with refundable credit to offset taxpayer burden, providing relief for middle/lower income while appropriating funds for environmental programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce greenhouse gases, directly supporting renewable energy transition and cleaner infrastructure through revenue-neutral dividend mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce greenhouse gases, with dividend to offset taxpayer impact, directly advancing environmental protection through market-based emissions reduction.90% 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
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
13
P
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9
Co
Photo of Brandon Elefante
Brandon Elefante
DDemocratic
HI
16