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HB 2138

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tina Grandinetti and 12 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 2138 advances an unspecified economic development initiative through three committee reviews, with fiscal and transportation implications pending detailed policy assessment.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 82).
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Bill Summary · HB 2138

Legislative bill overview

HB 2138 is a Hawaii economic development bill introduced by Representatives Souza, Hussey, Kapela, Morikawa, and Loy. The bill has passed first reading and is currently scheduled for committee hearings before the Economic Development Committee (ECD), Transportation (TRN), and Finance (FIN) committees.

Why is this important

Economic development legislation directly affects job creation, business incentives, and resource allocation in Hawaii. The multi-committee referral (ECD, TRN, FIN) suggests this bill likely involves cross-sector economic impacts that warrant scrutiny across different policy domains.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public bill text: The specific provisions, funding mechanisms, and beneficiaries cannot be assessed without access to the actual bill language
  • Committee jurisdiction overlap: Referral to three committees may indicate complexity or potential conflicts between transportation, economic, and fiscal priorities
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Finance Committee referral suggests budgetary implications that stakeholders will need to evaluate during hearings

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

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