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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Director of Taxation to appoint a legal, tax, or accounting professional as an Administrative Rules Officer. Authorizes the Administrative Rules Officer to appoint individuals with suitable experience as Administrative Rules Specialists.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Director of Taxation must appoint an "administrative rules officer" who is a professional in law, taxation, or accounting, to oversee the creation of tax-related rules and assist with tax guidance documents. This officer is also empowered to hire "administrative rules specialists," individuals with relevant legal, tax, or accounting qualifications or sufficient experience, to aid in these tasks. Both the officer and specialists are exempt from certain civil service regulations, though they cannot provide legal services reserved for the Attorney General.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to WAM. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2879&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2879_.HTM |
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