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HB 1085

RELATING TO TAXATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii HB 1085 taxation bill passed House Education Committee with amendments in February 2025 but was carried over to 2026 Regular Session without final passage.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1085

Legislative bill overview

HB 1085 is a taxation-related bill introduced in Hawaii's legislature by Representative Nadine Nakamura. The bill passed the House Education Committee with amendments in February 2025 but was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, meaning it did not advance further in the 2025 session. The specific tax provisions are not detailed in the available action summary.

Why is this important

Taxation bills directly affect state revenue collection, public funding for services, and the financial obligations of individuals and businesses. The fact that this bill advanced through committee with amendments suggests it addressed concerns significant enough to require modifications before proceeding to the Finance Committee.

Potential points of contention

  • The lack of publicly available bill text makes it impossible to identify the specific tax provisions that prompted amendments during committee review
  • The bill's carryover to 2026 suggests either insufficient time for passage or unresolved disagreements that prevented advancement
  • Without knowing the tax mechanism (income, property, business, or other), the distributional impacts on different taxpayer groups remain unclear

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

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