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SB 989

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 989 economic development bill advanced to conference committee in 2025 but was carried over to 2026, indicating unresolved legislative disputes requiring further negotiation.

Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
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Bill Summary · SB 989

Legislative bill overview

SB 989 is a Hawaii economic development bill that progressed through the 2025 legislative session, reaching conference committee stage where both House and Senate appointed negotiators to reconcile differing versions. The bill was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, indicating it did not receive final passage in the 2025 session despite advancing through multiple procedural stages.

Why is this important

Economic development bills in Hawaii typically address job creation, business incentives, workforce development, or infrastructure investments that directly affect the state's economic competitiveness and residents' employment opportunities. The fact that this bill reached conference committee—a late-stage negotiation process—suggests it had bipartisan or bicameral support but required compromise on contested provisions before final passage.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific economic incentives or tax provisions likely faced disagreement between the House and Senate versions, requiring conference committee negotiation to resolve
  • Implementation costs and state budget impacts may have been disputed between chambers or with administration officials
  • Questions about whether economic benefits would be equitably distributed across different counties or sectors of Hawaii's economy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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