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HB 2438STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.

Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes an income tax credit for contributions made to both the Hawaii Cultural Trust and at least one qualified Hawaii cultural organization, under certain conditions. Establishes a special number plate for motor vehicles to support the Hawaii Cultural Trust. Applies the income tax credit to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)

Voted 5/27/2026

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How representatives voted

43 yea·0 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/27/2026Pending introduction.
  2. 3/30/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. 3/30/2026Reported from EDT/WLA/TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3340) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  4. 3/25/2026The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kim.
  5. 3/25/2026The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  6. 3/25/2026The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Elefante, Kanuha.
  7. 3/20/2026The committee(s) on EDT/WLA/TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  8. 3/12/2026Referred to EDT/WLA/TRS, WAM.
  9. 3/12/2026Passed First Reading.
  10. 3/12/2026Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 419).