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SB 1466

RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii's legislature passed SB 1466, modifying the state's Earned Income Tax Credit program to adjust tax relief for low-to-moderate income working families, signed into law April 23, 2025.

Act 025, 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).
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Bill Summary · SB 1466

Legislative bill overview

SB 1466 modifies Hawaii's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, which provides tax relief to low- and moderate-income working families. The bill was passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor on April 23, 2025. The specific amendments to the EITC structure are not detailed in the available legislative action records.

Why is this important

The EITC is one of the most significant anti-poverty tools in the tax code, directly increasing take-home pay for working families earning below certain income thresholds. Changes to Hawaii's EITC can materially affect household budgets for thousands of residents and influence state tax revenue and economic stimulus effects.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of eligibility changes – Whether modifications expand or restrict who qualifies for credits, potentially affecting immigrant workers, self-employed individuals, or families with dependents
  • Fiscal impact – Whether increased credits cost the state revenue or reduce existing credits, affecting budget priorities
  • Adequacy of relief – Debate over whether credit amounts sufficiently address Hawaii's high cost of living compared to federal EITC levels

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

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