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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
Report Title: University of Hawaii; Hawaii Climate Institute; International Pacific Research Center; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
Description: 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)
Companion:  SB2484
Package: None
Current Referral: HED, EEP, FIN
Introducer(s): GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, WOODSON
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2/12/2026HThis measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-17-26 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/11/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/10/2026HPassed 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).
2/10/2026HReported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 127-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to EEP.
2/4/2026HThe 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.
1/30/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 02-04-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/26/2026HReferred to HED, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/21/2026HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/16/2026HPrefiled.

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All Versions of this Measure

HB1598_HD1 Link to HB1598_HD1 .PDF file
HB1598 Link to HB1598 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB1598_HD1_HSCR127-26_ Link to committee report HB1598_HD1_HSCR127-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

HB1598_TESTIMONY_HED_02-04-26_

Hearing Notices

HED
2/04/26 2:00P
309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE