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HI SB768

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Richards

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for Hawaii residents who install, repair, or place into service a water catchment system, or who purchase water delivery services of at least 250 gallons annually

  • Limits the tax credit to a maximum of $500 per taxpayer per taxable year, with only one taxpayer per property eligible to claim the credit in a given year

  • Allows unused credit amounts to be carried forward for up to five years if the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability

  • Requires water catchment systems to have a minimum storage capacity of 1,000 gallons to qualify for the credit

  • Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, with the Act taking effect December 31, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Taxation.

Water Conservation

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/11/2026
Health and Human Services1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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