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HB 2400

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 16 co-sponsors

HB 2400 advances Hawaii economic development measures through committee review, but specific provisions unavailable for substantive public policy analysis.

Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 470-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
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Bill Summary · HB 2400

Legislative bill overview

HB 2400 is a Hawaii bill relating to economic development that was introduced in January 2026 and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill has passed first reading and been referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA) and the Finance Committee (FIN) for further review.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's specific text or detailed provisions, the actual impact cannot be determined. However, economic development legislation typically affects business incentives, workforce development, tax policy, or industry-specific support mechanisms that influence job creation and revenue generation in Hawaii.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in this analysis: The bill's specific provisions, funding mechanisms, and targeted industries are not available in the provided information, making it impossible to identify genuine areas of disagreement
  • Committee referral suggests fiscal implications: The dual referral to both Judiciary/Hawaiian Affairs and Finance committees indicates the bill likely has constitutional or budgetary considerations requiring careful scrutiny
  • Need for actual bill text: Meaningful policy analysis requires review of the bill's specific language, fiscal notes, and legislative intent statements

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

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