HawaiiHB 14582025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)House

RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Sponsored By: Ikaika Hussey (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive those revenues to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Appropriates funds.

DBEDTHawaii Broadband and Digital Equity OfficeBroadband and Digital Equity Special FundCorporate Income TaxAdvertising on Major Social Media PlatformsAppropriationECD, CPC, FIN

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ikaika Hussey

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

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Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4

    1/27/2025House
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/23/2025House

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