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HawaiiHB 15982025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
Sponsored By: Andrew Takuya Garrett (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires a percentage of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
University of HawaiiHawaii Climate InstituteInternational Pacific Research CenterTransient Accommodations TaxAppropriationHED, EEP, FIN
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Andrew Takuya Garrett
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Luke A. Evslin
Democratic • House
Jeanne Kapela
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Trish La Chica
Democratic • House
Ikaika Olds
Democratic • House
Jackson D. Sayama
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Justin H. Woodson
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/10/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP...
Yes: 50 • No: 1
House vote • 2/4/2026
The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-17-26 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/12/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/11/2026HouseReported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 127-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to EEP.
2/10/2026HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0).
2/10/2026HouseThe committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Evslin, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Woodson, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/4/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 02-04-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/30/2026HouseReferred to HED, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/26/2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/21/2026HousePrefiled.
1/16/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
HB1598_HD1
Original
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