HB 2222: DCCA; CASINO GAMING; HAWAII GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION; WAGERING TAX; STATE GAMING FUND; COMPULSIVE GAMBLERS PROGRAM; COUNTIES; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT EXEMPTION; CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION; APPROPRIATION
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-26
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-01-30: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
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.