Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 721
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 18, 2026, 8:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 Senate | Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 12, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to WAM. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 693) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25. - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 29) in amended form (SD 1). - Feb 28, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.