Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB981 Compare Versions

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1		-	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 981 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 ~~S.D. 1~~ STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 981 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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37	37		Relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. (a) The research and economic analysis division of the department of business, economic development, and tourism shall conduct a study on the impacts of the minimum wage increases implemented pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. As part of the study, the division shall examine and analyze: (1) The number of businesses or other employers in the State that: (A) Are subject to section 387-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and have been impacted by the minimum wage increases implemented pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022; and (B) The number of businesses or other employers that closed or shut down due to increased labor costs, including an analysis of other factors that contributed to business closures; and (2) Comparative research of other states that have set a higher minimum wage rate than Hawaii, including impacts on businesses and other employers in those states. (b) The division shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026. SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the purposes of this Act. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, ~~2050~~.
	47	+	SECTION 1. (a) The research and economic analysis division of the department of business, economic development, and tourism shall conduct a study on the impacts of the minimum wage increases implemented pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. As part of the study, the division shall examine and analyze: (1) The number of businesses or other employers in the State that: (A) Are subject to section 387-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and have been impacted by the minimum wage increases implemented pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022; and (B) The number of businesses or other employers that closed or shut down due to increased labor costs, including an analysis of other factors that contributed to business closures; and (2) Comparative research of other states that have set a higher minimum wage rate than Hawaii, including impacts on businesses and other employers in those states. (b) The division shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026. SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the purposes of this Act. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49		SECTION 1. (a) The research and economic analysis division of the department of business, economic development, and tourism shall conduct a study on the impacts of the minimum wage increases implemented pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. As part of the study, the division shall examine and analyze:
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51	51		(1) The number of businesses or other employers in the State that:
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53	53		(A) Are subject to section 387-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and have been impacted by the minimum wage increases implemented pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022; and
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55	55		(B) The number of businesses or other employers that closed or shut down due to increased labor costs, including an analysis of other factors that contributed to business closures; and
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57	57		(2) Comparative research of other states that have set a higher minimum wage rate than Hawaii, including impacts on businesses and other employers in those states.
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59	59		(b) The division shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.
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61	61		SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the purposes of this Act.
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63	63		The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.
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65		-	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, ~~2050~~.
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67		-	Report Title: DBEDT; Study; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses and Other Employers; Report; Appropriation Description: Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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	79	+	Report Title: DBEDT; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses; Employers; Appropriation Description: Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, minimum wage increases on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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77		-	DBEDT~~; Study~~; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses ~~and Other~~ Employers; ~~Report;~~ Appropriation
	89	+	DBEDT; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses; Employers; Appropriation
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83		-	Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the ~~incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to~~ Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates ~~funds~~. ~~Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)~~
	95	+	Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, minimum wage increases on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
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91	103		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.