Hawaii Bills

passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1972: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R)

passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 2606: RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 2546: RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Amends the tax credit for research activities by: allowing qualifying taxpayers to claim the credit for all qualified research expenses without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years; amending from March 31 to March 1 the deadline for qualified high technology businesses to submit to the Department of Business, Economic development, and Tourism written, certified statements identifying qualified expenditures and the tax amount of tax credits claimed in the previous taxable year; for any taxable year the annual aggregate cap is reached, requiring the credit to be divided between all qualified high technology businesses in proportion to the amount of qualified research expenses claimed; and requiring DBEDT to establish an annual application period and notify each qualified high technology business applicant of the credit amount certified. Applies to costs incurred beginning after 12/31/2025. Repeals the credit on 1/1/2029. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

GM 664: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY THOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination submitting Amy Thomas for confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board. It does not create new policy but requests the Senate confirm her appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination directly affects the board's composition and its advisory role to Hawaii's nursing sector. The bill requires no action beyond Senate confirmation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

GM 661: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOVANA APO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a routine gubernatorial nomination for Jovana Apo to serve on the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The Governor submits this appointment for the Senate's formal consideration and confirmation, as required by Hawai'i's Constitution (Article V, Section 6). It directly affects the nominee (Jovana Apo) and the advisory board's composition, but does not create new policy or impact broader public regulations. The Senate must vote to confirm or reject this appointment.