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SB 455

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii's SB 455 proposes minimum wage modifications; referred to committees but carried over to 2026 without advancement during 2025 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 455

Legislative bill overview

SB 455 is a Hawaii bill relating to minimum wage that was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Labor and Business, and Ways and Means committees. The bill was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, meaning it did not advance to a vote during the 2025 session and will be reconsidered in the next legislative term.

Why is this important

Minimum wage legislation directly affects worker earning power, business operating costs, and cost of living in Hawaii—one of the nation's most expensive states. The bill's specific provisions could impact thousands of workers and businesses across the islands, though the current public record does not detail whether it proposes an increase, indexing to inflation, or other modifications to the state's minimum wage structure.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic burden on small businesses: Hawaii's already-high cost of living means wage increases may disproportionately impact small employers with tighter margins
  • Wage competitiveness vs. inflation: Debate over whether any proposed increase adequately addresses Hawaii's exceptionally high housing and living costs
  • Implementation timeline: Disagreement over how quickly changes should take effect across different business sectors and geographic areas

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

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