Relating To The Hawaii Cultural Trust.
State of HawaiiHawaiiEstablishes 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)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 10, 2026
- 247 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI HB 2438 · EngrossedMar 10
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Bill details
- Last action
- Pending introduction. · May 27, 2026
- Pending committee
- Ways and Means
Sponsors
JKJeanne KapelaRepresentative · Democrat · HD-005Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
TATerez AmatoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-011Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
DKDarius KilaRepresentative · Democrat · HD-044Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
NLNicole LowenRepresentative · Democrat · HD-007Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
LMLisa MartenRepresentative · Democrat · HD-051Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MPMahina PoepoeRepresentative · Democrat · HD-013Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JRJulie Reyes OdaRepresentative · Republican · HD-040Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
GSGarner ShimizuRepresentative · Republican · HD-032Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
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GTGregg TakayamaRepresentative · Democrat · HD-034Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
Bill history
Newest first.
May 27, 2026Pending introduction.House
Mar 30, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate
Mar 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.Senate
Mar 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.Senate
Mar 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.Senate
Mar 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.Senate
Mar 20, 2026The committee(s) on EDT/WLA/TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Mar 12, 2026Referred to EDT/WLA/TRS, WAM.Senate
Show 17 earlier actions
Mar 12, 2026Passed First Reading.Senate
Mar 12, 2026Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 419).Senate
Mar 10, 2026Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.House
Mar 6, 2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.House
Mar 6, 2026Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1021-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.House
Feb 26, 2026The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.House
Feb 24, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Feb 18, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).House
Feb 18, 2026Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 468-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.House
Feb 12, 2026The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Cochran, Hashem, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Kahaloa.House
Feb 10, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-12-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Feb 6, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).House
Feb 6, 2026Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 37-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.House
Feb 4, 2026The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.House
Feb 2, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:45AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Feb 2, 2026Referred to CAA, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6House
Jan 28, 2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.House
Recorded votes
Senate Transportation: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 25, 2026 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 25, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 25, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Hawaii Cultural Trust
- Income Tax Credit
- DBEDT
- Special Number Plate
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