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HI SB 2332

died on adjournment

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2332 pass?

No. HI SB 2332 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 AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

What is HI SB 2332 about?

Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Who sponsors HI SB 2332?

GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2332.

Description

Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-02-11 — The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • GABBARDprimary
  • KEOHOKALOLEprimary
  • RICHARDSprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-11

    The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

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  2. 2026-02-11

    The recommendation was not adopted.

    passage

  3. 2026-02-09

    The committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 02-11-26 4:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  4. 2026-02-08

    The committee on AEN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

  5. 2026-02-04

    The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

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  6. 2026-01-30

    The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  7. 2026-01-26

    Referred to AEN, WAM.

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  8. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  9. 2026-01-15

    Pending Introduction.

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Votes

  • The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-11 · pass · 2-3

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Richards: no
    • DeCoite: no
    • Awa: no

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2332&year=2026

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