The National Federation of Independent Business monitored 22 bills affecting small businesses during Hawaii’s 2026 legislative session. Several potentially costly measures including minimum wage increases and expanded leave requirements were deferred or failed to advance.
- Bills to raise minimum wage to $18/hour by 2027 and eliminate tipped wage credits failed to advance.
- Legislation expanding collective bargaining rights to independent contractors was deferred.
- Measures requiring paid family leave programs and workplace violence leave policies did not move forward.
- A bill prohibiting workplace discrimination against medical cannabis users failed to get hearings.
- Governor Green has until July 11 to sign, veto, or allow the 268 passed bills to become law.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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