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HI SB3337

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brenton Awa

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the 16-cent per gallon state tax on gasoline and other liquid fuels sold or used in all four Hawaii counties (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai)
  • Eliminates the 15-cent per gallon state tax on diesel fuel used for motor vehicles on public highways across all counties
  • Maintains county-level fuel taxes, which will continue to be levied separately from the eliminated state taxes
  • Retains minimal 1-2 cent per gallon taxes on diesel oil, aviation fuel, and naphtha for power generation
  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, intended to reduce cost of living as electric vehicle adoption decreases fuel tax revenues (from 45% of State Highway Fund in 2011 to 21% currently)

Legislative Description

Relating To Taxation.

Cost of living

Last Action

The committee on TRS deferred the measure.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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