SB938Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Taxation.
Introduced by Dru Kanuha, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended · February 18, 2025
12
Yes
0
No
1
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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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Yes |
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | Absent |
| Sharon Moriwaki | 12 | Yes |
| Donna Kim | 14 | Yes |
| Glenn Wakai | 15 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Donovan Cruz | 17 | Yes |
| Michelle Kidani | 18 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to WAM.
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-12-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. 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.
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 549) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to WAM.
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to WAM.
The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-25 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: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 718) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
One Day Notice 02-28-25.
Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani). Transmitted to House.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 48) in amended form (SD 1).
Pass First Reading
Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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