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SB 2656

RELATING TO TAXATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha

Hawaii SB 2656 advances through committee with amendments as a taxation-related measure pending further Ways and Means deliberation and passage recommendation.

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Lee, C., Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Kim.
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Bill Summary · SB 2656

Legislative bill overview

SB 2656 is a Hawaii taxation bill introduced by Senator Dru Kanuha that has progressed through committee review with amendments. The bill has been recommended for passage with modifications and is currently undergoing further committee consideration in the Ways and Means (WAM) committee.

Why is this important

Taxation bills directly affect state revenue, individual taxpayer obligations, and public service funding in Hawaii. The fact that this bill received multiple committee reviews and amendments suggests it addresses a significant revenue or tax policy issue affecting the state's fiscal structure or specific taxpayer groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of bill text details: The legislative summary provided does not specify what taxes are affected, which groups are impacted, or what changes are being proposed, making substantive analysis of controversial elements impossible
  • Multiple amendments and recommittals: The unusual pattern of amendments and recommittal to WAM suggests potential disagreement or refinement concerns among committee members
  • Reserved votes: Three senators voted "Aye with reservations," indicating some members had concerns despite supporting advancement of the measure

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

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