HB 2222

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

DCCA; Casino Gaming; Hawaii Gaming Control Commission; Wagering Tax; State Gaming Fund; Compulsive Gamblers Program; Counties; Special Assessment Exemption; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2222
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN
House in_committee 2026-01-30
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Authorizes limited casino gaming in a single location in the City and County of Honolulu. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes a wagering tax on the monthly gross receipts received from casino gaming. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Hawaii Gaming Commission to create and implement a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Exempts the construction of any casino facility from county special assessments and certain special improvement district requirements. Establishes certain civil service exemptions. Appropriates funds with certain conditions.

Sponsor
Daniel Holt
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
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