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SB 810 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TAXATION OF AVIATION FUEL.

Summary
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes carbon tax on aviation fuel funding airport revenue fund while providing tax credit for lower-income taxpayers, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon tax on aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directing revenue to airport fund with tax credit for low-income taxpayers.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
2
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
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