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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include recycling facilities and film production or operation of a Film Studio. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill expands the number of state enterprise zones that each county can nominate from six to eight, and broadens the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the operation of recycling facilities and film production or the operation of a film studio, which are areas designated to encourage economic development and job creation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
David Alcos (R)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2201&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB2201_HD1_HSCR616-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2201_HD1_HSCR616-26_.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2201_HD1_.HTM |
| HB2201_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2201_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2201_.HTM |
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