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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2706: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes a five-year Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College and the Department of Human Resources Development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes workforce development pilot program to train agricultural/biosecurity workers, enhancing job readiness and employment opportunities through education partnerships.85% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1972: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates family caregiver tax credit (tax relief) and appropriates funds, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFamily caregiver tax credit reduces financial burden on unpaid caregivers, improving access to in-home healthcare support for patients.75% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R)
passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 2606: RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a working group to develop off-site construction proposals, directly allocating state budget resources for program development.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 2546: RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Amends the tax credit for research activities by: allowing qualifying taxpayers to claim the credit for all qualified research expenses without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years; amending from March 31 to March 1 the deadline for qualified high technology businesses to submit to the Department of Business, Economic development, and Tourism written, certified statements identifying qualified expenditures and the tax amount of tax credits claimed in the previous taxable year; for any taxable year the annual aggregate cap is reached, requiring the credit to be divided between all qualified high technology businesses in proportion to the amount of qualified research expenses claimed; and requiring DBEDT to establish an annual application period and notify each qualified high technology business applicant of the credit amount certified. Applies to costs incurred beginning after 12/31/2025. Repeals the credit on 1/1/2029. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit cap for research activities, providing tax relief to businesses and promoting innovation through expanded fiscal incentives.95% confidence
Lisa Kitagawa (D) Shirley Templo (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Sue Lee Loy (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

GM 664: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY THOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural nomination submitting Amy Thomas for confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board. It does not create new policy but requests the Senate confirm her appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination directly affects the board's composition and its advisory role to Hawaii's nursing sector. The bill requires no action beyond Senate confirmation.
in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

GM 661: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOVANA APO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a routine gubernatorial nomination for Jovana Apo to serve on the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The Governor submits this appointment for the Senate's formal consideration and confirmation, as required by Hawai'i's Constitution (Article V, Section 6). It directly affects the nominee (Jovana Apo) and the advisory board's composition, but does not create new policy or impact broader public regulations. The Senate must vote to confirm or reject this appointment.
passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2321: RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.

Establishes a two-year Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a pilot program addressing invasive species, aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2024: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to use public-private partnerships for the development of public school facilities, including facilities at public charter schools. Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Requires the approval of the Department of Education prior to the development of a public school for the pilot program on Department lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for charter school facilities through public-private partnerships, directly funding public education infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for new public schools in high-need areas via public-private partnerships, directly improving school infrastructure and access per education topic description.92% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2803: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires DOH to submit a reorganization plan to the Legislature to consolidate the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions with the Homeless Programs Office under a single centralized entity. Specifies the contents of the reorganization plan and the dates by which the draft and final plan and timeline for reorganization must be submitted to the Legislature. Requires the consolidated entity to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Kauhale Initiative and related capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds homelessness/housing programs via appropriations and GO bonds, consolidates offices to strengthen solutions. Directly addresses homelessness under housing topic.95% confidence
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Brandon Elefante (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2405: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group with funding to address housing shortages, directly advancing affordable housing access for agricultural workers.95% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) Dru Kanuha (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2808: RELATING TO THE BUDGET.

Establishes the Defeasement Trust Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for the defeasement of tax-exempt bonds to allow private use of state facilities financed by tax-exempt bonds. Requires the Department to consult with bond counsel before defeasement. Appropriates moneys in and out of the Defeasement Trust Fund for defeasement of certain tax-exempt bonds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D)
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