The measure passed with a vote of 48-3 over in the House. Rep. Jeanne Kapela said it is well past time to give Hawaiʻi workers a living wage.

“This is truly the work of Hawaii’s people.”

REP. JEANNE KAPELA, (D) NAALEHU, OCEAN VIEW, CAPTAIN COOK

“When this bill’s final raises take effect in 2028, minimum wage workers will earn over $16,000 more than they do today,” Rep. Kapela said. “This bill is a huge win for working families and a historic victory for our state.”

The amended bill states wage hikes will happen like this:

• Currently – $10.10

• Oct. 2022 – $12

• Jan. 2024 – $14

• Jan. 2026 – $16

• Jan. 2028 – $18

Gov. David Ige’s Office told KHON2 that the governor supports HB2510, but added it still needs to go through a review process before he decides to sign it into law.