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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax, also known as the barrel tax, as the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; gradually increases barrel tax rates; and allocates portions of barrel tax revenues to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Boating Special Fund. Establishes a refundable Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and appropriates funds to the Department of Taxation to administer the tax credit. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund to be used in the administration of the barrel tax and Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and for public awareness of the Carbon Cashback Tax Credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund to support agricultural production and processing activities, and renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax, commonly known as the "barrel tax," to the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax, while gradually increasing its rates. A portion of the revenue from this tax will be directed to the newly reestablished Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, a new Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund, the Airport Revenue Fund, and the Boating Special Fund. The bill also creates a refundable Carbon Cashback Tax Credit, which will provide financial relief to taxpayers, and appropriates funds for the Department of Taxation to administer this credit and to raise public awareness about it. The Department of Taxation will be required to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the program's implementation and effectiveness.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Terez Amato (D),
Della Belatti (D),
Andrew Garrett (D),
Darius Kila (D),
Nicole Lowen (D),
Tyson Miyake (D),
Julie Reyes Oda (R),
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (7) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1617&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1617_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1617_HD1_HSCR452-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1617_HD1_HSCR452-26_.pdf |
| HB1617_TESTIMONY_EEP-AGR_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1617_TESTIMONY_EEP-AGR_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1617_.HTM |
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