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HB 84

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Kong

Hawaii HB 84 addresses minimum wage policy; currently carried over to 2026 session after initial introduction and committee referrals in 2025.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 84

Legislative bill overview

HB 84 is a Hawaii bill relating to minimum wage that was introduced in the 2025 legislative session. The bill has advanced through initial procedural steps but was carried over to the 2026 session, indicating it did not pass in the 2025 session. Specific details about whether it raises, modifies, or otherwise adjusts the minimum wage are not provided in the available action history.

Why is this important

Minimum wage legislation directly affects workers' earnings, business operating costs, and cost of living considerations in Hawaii, where expenses are among the highest in the nation. Changes to minimum wage policy can influence employment levels, inflation, and economic competitiveness across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Business cost burden - Employers may argue increased labor costs reduce hiring capacity or require price increases; workers' advocates counter that current wages don't support basic living expenses
  • Regional economic variation - Hawaii's different islands and communities have varying costs of living, making a uniform state minimum wage potentially inadequate for some areas while burdensome in others
  • Federal versus state standards - Determining how state minimum wage should relate to federal standards and whether Hawaii's higher living costs justify a higher threshold

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

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