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SB 1471

RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii tax administration bill referred to committees and carried over to 2026 session without substantive action or disclosed policy details.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1471

Legislative bill overview

SB 1471 is a Hawaii tax administration bill introduced by Senator Ron Kouchi that has advanced through initial legislative stages. The bill was referred to the Labor and Business, and Ways and Means committees but was carried over to the 2026 session before substantive action could be taken.

Why is this important

Tax administration bills can significantly affect how state revenue is collected, compliance requirements for businesses and individuals, and the efficiency of the Hawaii Department of Taxation. The specific provisions of this bill would directly impact taxpayers' obligations and potentially state revenue generation.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available summary, making it unclear whether it increases compliance burdens, closes tax loopholes, adjusts rates, or modifies existing procedures
  • Depending on content, business groups and individual taxpayers may have competing interests regarding administrative complexity versus enforcement effectiveness
  • The carryover to 2026 suggests either insufficient support for passage in 2025 or lack of consensus on the bill's direction and scope

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

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