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HI SB 3268

died on adjournment

RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 3268 pass?

No. HI SB 3268 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 (2026-02-02): Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM/JDC.

What is HI SB 3268 about?

Authorizes limited casino gaming in the State at a single casino facility located in the Stadium Development District. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules. Authorizes the Commission to issue one 20-year casino license to one licensee for the development and operation of the casino facility. Establishes application procedures and requirements for the casino license, supplier's license, and occupational license. Allows the Commission to establish procedures for the issuance of a liquor license for the casino licensee. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Establishes the Wagering Tax and the disposition of revenues therefrom, including allocations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Department of Education. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Commission to establish a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Requires the Auditor to perform periodic audits of the Commission. Appropriates funds.

Who sponsors HI SB 3268?

WAKAI is the primary sponsor of HI SB 3268.

Description

Authorizes limited casino gaming in the State at a single casino facility located in the Stadium Development District. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules. Authorizes the Commission to issue one 20-year casino license to one licensee for the development and operation of the casino facility. Establishes application procedures and requirements for the casino license, supplier's license, and occupational license. Allows the Commission to establish procedures for the issuance of a liquor license for the casino licensee. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Establishes the Wagering Tax and the disposition of revenues therefrom, including allocations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Department of Education. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Commission to establish a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Requires the Auditor to perform periodic audits of the Commission. Appropriates funds.

Introduced
2026-01-28
Latest action
2026-02-02 — Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM/JDC.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • WAKAIprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-02

    Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM/JDC.

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-28

    Introduced.

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-28

    Passed First Reading.

    reading-1

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