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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 970: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax credit incentivizes businesses to cover employee public transit costs, directly promoting public transportation usage and aligning with sustainable transportation goals.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Carol Fukunaga (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1284: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, age, disability, religion, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1439: RELATING TO NUISANCES.

Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. (SD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClarifies DOH authority to address environmental health nuisances, strengthening regulatory capacity for pollution prevention and public health protection.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies DOH's authority to address public health nuisances, strengthening enforcement of health protections under public health programs.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1423: RELATING TO AMENDING SECTION 323D-54, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS.

Exempts health care facilities operated or services provided by the Department of Health, chronic renal dialysis centers, and psychiatric behavioral health services from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts DOH, dialysis centers, and psychiatric services from certificate of need requirements, reducing regulatory barriers and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 118: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.

SB 118 establishes a new investigator position within the Campaign Spending Commission and allocates funding for this role. The bill directly affects the Commission by adding staff capacity to oversee campaign finance compliance. Key provisions include creating the position and appropriating necessary funds, with the changes taking effect on April 23, 2057. This is a procedural bill focused on strengthening the Commission's operational structure, not on altering campaign finance rules for candidates or voters.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates funding for new investigator position within Campaign Spending Commission, directly increasing operational budget under appropriations.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1303: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Authorizes the Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops grown for the Farm to State Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds into Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund, directly managing state budget allocation for agricultural lending programs.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 406: RELATING TO COPYING FEES.

Prohibits the cost of reproducing government records in a digital format from exceeding 5 cents per digital record that has already been digitized. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
Karl Rhoads (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1061: RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital navigator pilot program to provide tech assistance and promote digital equity, directly advancing access and inclusion in technology.95% confidence
Henry Aquino (D)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1412: RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

SB 1412 clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's existing powers regarding housing projects. It directly affects the Authority itself and the residents living in public housing developments it manages. The bill defines the Authority's specific responsibilities and decision-making scope for housing projects without creating new programs or funding. This clarification aims to reduce ambiguity in how the Authority operates its housing portfolio. The measure was recently recommended for passage by the Housing Committee with amendments.
Ron Kouchi (D)
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