SB2879Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Taxation.
Introduced by Donna Kim, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the Director of Taxation to appoint a legal, tax, or accounting professional as an Administrative Rules Officer. Authorizes the Administrative Rules Officer to appoint individuals with suitable experience as Administrative Rules Specialists.
Where it stands
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended · March 2, 2026
11
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | No |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Richards | 4 | Yes |
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Yes |
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | Yes |
| Sharon Moriwaki | 12 | Yes |
| Donna Kim | 14 | Yes |
| Glenn Wakai | 15 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Donovan Cruz | 17 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to WAM.
The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-02-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Inouye, Kidani; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2820) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
One Day Notice 3/06/2026.
Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 85).
Pass First Reading
Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 16
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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