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HB 2350

RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Diamond Garcia and 5 co-sponsors

HB 2350 modifies Hawaii's tip credit rules governing minimum wage requirements for tipped employees in hospitality and service industries.

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Bill Summary · HB 2350

Legislative bill overview

HB 2350 relates to Hawaii's tip credit system, which allows employers to pay tipped employees below the standard minimum wage with the expectation that tips will make up the difference. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Labor and Finance committees but has not yet been publicly detailed in available records.

Why is this important

Hawaii's tipping wage policy directly affects thousands of service industry workers and has significant implications for both worker earnings and business operating costs. Changes to tip credit rules can reshape labor economics across hospitality, restaurants, and related sectors that comprise a substantial part of Hawaii's economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Worker protection vs. business burden: Any expansion of tip credits may be criticized as undercutting worker pay security; restrictions could be opposed by employers citing operational challenges
  • Minimum wage adequacy: Debate over whether tips reliably supplement wages enough to meet living costs in Hawaii's high cost-of-living environment
  • Industry impact variation: Different sectors (fine dining vs. casual cafes) experience tipping differently, making uniform policy difficult to craft fairly

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

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