SB 2263 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 12, 2026.

DBEDT; Business Competitiveness; Business Climate Improvement Working Group; Reports; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2263
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EDT, WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-02-12
Business / Commerce Environment / Climate Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a goal for the State to achieve a ranking among the top 10 states in the nation for business competitiveness by 2045. Defines and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to select a "ranking metric"" and establishes interim goals. Requires DBEDT to establish a working group to develop and recommend policies that improve Hawaii's business competitiveness. Requires annual reports to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)"

Sponsor
Lynn DeCoite
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-12 Status in_committee
2026-02-12 Latest Action Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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