SB 938: RELATING TO TAXATION.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-13
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (Proposed SD1)
Short form bill.
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S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TAXATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 2. Chapter 231, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§231- Information technology services office; reports. (a) The department shall submit a report to the legislature of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. The report shall include:
(1) An organizational chart and staffing plan for the information technology services office; and
(2) Specific requirements for:
(A) Cost considerations;
(B) Budget impact;
(C) Management and oversight;
(D) Recruitment and talent acquisition;
(E) Organizational considerations;
(F) Risk of overstaffing;
(G) Long-term sustainability;
(H) Integration of non-technology services staff; and
(I) Accountability measures for effective use of resources and long-term sustainability."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DOTAX; Information Technology Services; Staffing; Reports
Description:
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
938 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TAXATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 2. Chapter 231, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§231- Information technology services office; reports. (a) The department shall submit a report to the legislature of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. The report shall include:
(1) An organizational chart and staffing plan for the information technology services office; and
(2) Specific requirements for:
(A) Cost considerations;
(B) Budget impact;
(C) Management and oversight;
(D) Recruitment and talent acquisition;
(E) Organizational considerations;
(F) Risk of overstaffing;
(G) Long-term sustainability;
(H) Integration of non-technology services staff; and
(I) Accountability measures for effective use of resources and long-term sustainability."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DOTAX; Information Technology Services; Staffing; Reports
Description:
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (Proposed SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TAXATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Section 1. The purpose of this Act is to effectuate the title of this Act.
SECTION 2. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended to conform to the purpose of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 48) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | One Day Notice 02-28-25. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 718) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to WAM. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 549) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to WAM. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-12-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to WAM. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Introduced. |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
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| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 718
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 938
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 938, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to require the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding the staffing and operations of the Department's Information Technology Services Office.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Taxation.
Your Committee believes that the annual reports required by this measure will help ensure organizational stability and prevent overstaffing within the Information Technology Services Office.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 938, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 549
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 938
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 938 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to effectuate the title of this measure.
Prior to decision making on this measure, your Committee posted and made available for public review a proposed S.D. 1, which amends the measure by deleting its contents and inserting language to require the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature to ensure organizational stability and prevent overstaffing within its Information Technology Services Office.
Your Committee has amended this measure by adopting the proposed S.D. 1.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 938, as amended herein, and recommends that it be recommitted to your Committee on Ways and Means, in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 938, S.D. 1, for further consideration.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Feb 17, 2025 | SB938_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-18-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
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Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means
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