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HI HB92

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 235-110.91(o) to expand the definition of "qualified high technology business" to include agricultural businesses that conduct qualified research and are registered to do business in Hawaii.

  • Defines "agricultural business" as a company primarily focused on the development and sale of agricultural products.

  • Allows agricultural businesses and small businesses (up to 500 employees) conducting qualified research to claim tax credits for qualified research expenses incurred within the State.

  • Removes the previous requirement that qualified high technology businesses meet the definition in Section 235-7.3(c).

  • Takes effect on July 1, 3000.

Legislative Description

Relating To Agriculture.

Tax Credit for Research Activities

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).

2/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/14/2025
Agriculture1/21/2025

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