Bill > HB1463

This bill requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study regarding the potential establishment of a state lottery. The study must analyze two key aspects: first, the fiscal impact, including detailed estimates of potential revenue and implementation costs, and second, the potential community benefits associated with creating a state lottery. DBEDT is mandated to submit a report with its findings and recommendations, which must include any proposed legislation, to the state legislature no later than twenty days before the start of the 2026 regular legislative session. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, and it represents an initial exploratory step toward potentially implementing a state lottery in Hawaii by gathering critical information about the potential economic and social implications of such a program.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463&year=2026