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HI HB 1945

died on adjournment

RELATING TO GAMING.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did HI HB 1945 pass?

No. HI HB 1945 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

What is HI HB 1945 about?

Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to report to the Legislature.

Who sponsors HI HB 1945?

TAM, AMATO, ILAGAN and 6 others are the primary sponsors of HI HB 1945.

Description

Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to report to the Legislature.

Introduced
2026-01-26
Latest action
2026-02-11 — The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • TAMprimary
  • AMATOprimary
  • ILAGANprimary
  • KAHALOAprimary
  • KUSCHprimary
  • MIYAKEprimary
  • MORIKAWAprimary
  • OLDSprimary
  • TAKAYAMAprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-11

    The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

    deferral

  2. 2026-02-06

    Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 02-11-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  3. 2026-01-28

    Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-01-26

    Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    introduction,reading-1

  5. 2026-01-23

    Pending introduction.

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Related bills

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1945&year=2026

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