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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds for projects managed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands that align with the goals established by Act 96, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025. Act 96, which refers to section 37-79 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, mandates that increased general fund revenues from the transient accommodations tax (a tax on short-term lodging like hotels and vacation rentals) be equally distributed among projects focused on protecting and restoring natural resources, enhancing resilience to climate-related disasters, and improving destination management for tourism. The bill acknowledges that while the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has many projects fitting these criteria, they often lack adequate funding. Therefore, this legislation allocates specific amounts for various projects across the islands, including water system improvements, ditch maintenance, firebreak creation and maintenance, erosion and flood mitigation, watershed protection, and sewer system upgrades, aiming to support beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and advance state policies. This Act is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (17)
David Alcos (R)*,
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
David Tarnas (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 none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2400&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2400_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2400_HD1_HSCR470-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2400_HD1_HSCR470-26_.pdf |
| HB2400_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2400_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2400_.HTM |
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