SB596Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Taxation.
Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, Unamended · February 6, 2025
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 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 | Absent |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Yes |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to TCA, WAM.
The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 224.
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 246) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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