HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2026

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair

Rep. Amy A. Perruso, Vice Chair

Rep. Cory M. Chun	Rep. Sean Quinlan
Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa	Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Rep. Matthias Kusch

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEMS

Rep. Cory M. Chun, Chair

Rep. Matthias Kusch, Vice Chair

Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa	Rep. Sean Quinlan
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen	Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Rep. Amy A. Perruso

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Thursday, February 12, 2026
TIME:	10:20 a.m.
PLACE:	VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

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A G E N D A

HB 1617 Status

RELATING TO TAXATION. Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund.  Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund.  Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.

EEP/AGR, FIN

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________________________________________ Rep. Cory Chun Chair

________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair