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HB 1151

RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii HB 1151 modifies income tax withholding procedures, affecting worker take-home pay and state revenue collection timing.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1151

Legislative bill overview

HB 1151 relates to income tax withholding procedures in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. Based on the bill's title and current status, it appears to address how employers or the state handles income tax withholding from employee paychecks or other income sources. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the Finance Committee for further consideration.

Why is this important

Income tax withholding directly affects take-home pay for workers and cash flow for the state government. Changes to withholding procedures can influence whether employees receive larger paychecks now or larger refunds later, and can affect the state's ability to collect revenue on schedule. For employers, withholding procedures impact payroll administration costs and compliance requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Worker vs. state revenue timing: Adjusting withholding rates could benefit workers immediately but reduce state liquidity, or vice versa, creating tension between individual financial needs and government operations
  • Employer compliance burden: Modifications to withholding procedures may require system updates and retraining, particularly for small businesses with limited payroll infrastructure
  • Tax equity concerns: Changes might disproportionately affect certain income brackets or employment types (gig workers, contractors vs. traditional employees), raising fairness questions

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

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