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HB 2446

RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 10 co-sponsors

I don't have access to the actual text of HB 2446, which is necessary to provide you with an accurate policy analysis. The bill information you've provided shows only the proced...

The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · HB 2446

I don't have access to the actual text of HB 2446, which is necessary to provide you with an accurate policy analysis. The bill information you've provided shows only the procedural timeline and that it relates to wage and hour law in Hawaii, but doesn't include the specific provisions being proposed.

To give you a meaningful analysis, I would need to know:

  • What specific changes to wage/hour law does the bill make? (e.g., minimum wage increases, overtime rules, paid leave requirements, classification changes)
  • What is the dollar amount or percentage of any wage changes?
  • Does it affect specific industries or all employers?
  • What are the implementation timelines?
  • Are there exemptions or phase-in periods?

I recommend:
1. Visiting the Hawaii State Legislature website (capitol.hawaii.gov) and searching for HB 2446
2. Reviewing the bill's full text and the committee's amendments noted in the February 5, 2026 hearing
3. Reading the committee report to understand the rationale and proposed changes

Once you have the bill text, I'd be happy to provide a balanced analysis of its content, implications, and points of contention.

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

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