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HI HB1661

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jackson Sayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 78-30 to require that maximum salary reduction contributions and maximum carryover amounts for public service flexible spending accounts align with IRS-prescribed annual limits for cafeteria plans.

  • Applies to wage and salary reduction benefit programs (cafeteria plans under Internal Revenue Code Section 125) established by chief executives for eligible public employees.

  • Ensures government employee flexible spending accounts automatically adjust to federal IRS maximum contribution and carryover thresholds each year.

  • Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating deferred implementation).

Legislative Description

Relating To Cafeteria Plans.

Public Service

Last Action

The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Technology3/10/2026
Finance2/17/2026
Labor & Public Employment1/26/2026

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