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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1308: RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes general excise tax on sports wagering operators and funds Problem Gambling Prevention Special Fund, directly advancing tax revenue allocation for public health programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund administered by DOH, directly funding healthcare services for gambling-related mental health treatment.90% confidence
Daniel Holt (D) Chris Todd (D) Darius Kila (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 833: RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $ funding for community land trusts to develop affordable housing via pilot program, directly advancing affordable housing goals through targeted funding and housing development.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 440: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes the Future Career and Technical Education Teacher Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education to facilitate the recruitment and retention of career and technical education teachers in Hawaii public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for teacher scholarship program, directly funding education through state budget as indicated in subjects and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes scholarship program to recruit/retain CTE teachers, appropriates funds to address teacher shortages in Hawaii public schools.90% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 370: RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.

Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public election financing program, directly increasing state budget allocation for campaign finance under Appropriations ($).95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1421: RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.

Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records before the provider ceases operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Ron Kouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 904: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Justin Woodson (D) Chris Todd (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 325: RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.

Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit to taxpayers and deposits to reserve funds, indicating fiscal responsibility and tax relief per constitutional requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund, providing post-employment benefits to workers, directly supporting employment standards and benefits.90% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 212: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Return-to-Home Program, directly funding a public service related to homelessness under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Return-to-Home Program to address homelessness, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Chris Todd (D) Darius Kila (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 183: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.

Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals strike prohibition on contribution disputes, enabling collective bargaining over health fund funding and strengthening union negotiation rights.95% confidence
Henry Aquino (D)
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