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Hawaii House advances committee budget report despite objections over tax repeal and delayed audit
Summary
The Hawaii House of Representatives moved a standing committee report and its accompanying bill forward on March 16, 2026, after members raised objections tied to last week’s tax repeal and a late audit of the Kahali initiative; the motion passed on a voice vote.
The Hawaii House of Representatives adopted a standing committee report on March 16, 2026, moving the accompanying house bill (HSCR 1208-26, as amended) to second reading and placing it on the calendar for third reading.
Representative Kahaloa moved to adopt HSCR 1208-26 and Representative Morikawa seconded. The motion drew objections from several members who said the measure should not advance without clearer accounting for recent policy changes and…
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