Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2148: RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX.

Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes unrealized gains surcharge and lowers exclusion on estate taxes, increasing revenue from high-value transfers per bill's explicit tax modifications.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2280: RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.

Appropriates moneys out of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to education, public health, and public welfare, to provide for counter cyclical economic and employment programs of economic downturn, to restore facilities destroyed or damaged or services disrupted by disaster, and to meet other emergencies declared by the Governor or determined to be urgent by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from reserve to maintain essential education, health, and welfare programs, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding priorities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2195: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head infrastructure fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Cruise Ship Special Fund via new passenger head fee, replaces TAT repeal with dedicated revenue stream. Explicitly establishes tax mechanism for budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1813: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 1813 amends and repeals specific exemptions within the state's general excise tax and use tax laws. This bill changes how certain tax exemptions apply, potentially affecting businesses and individuals who currently qualify for those exemptions. The legislation does not create new taxes or directly fund programs, but alters existing tax rules by removing or modifying eligibility criteria for exemptions. As the bill is very recent (introduced January 22, 2026), specific exemptions impacted or affected entities are not detailed in the provided context.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill repeals tax exemptions, closing loopholes and broadening tax base to increase revenue, supporting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1779: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded school meals coverage, increasing public education spending without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands free school meal access to all DOE students regardless of federal program participation, increasing educational access and support for school nutrition programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands free school meals, a public health nutrition program, improving student access to healthy meals under public health initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2147: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state surcharge on residential investment property taxes to fund public education, increasing state revenue for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProposes constitutional amendment to impose surcharge on investment properties specifically to increase public education funding, directly advancing education finance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1937: RELATING TO TAXES.

Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes max excise tax on rental vehicle purchases (securing revenue) and creates Teacher Hazard Pay Fund (funding public education).90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund for teacher bonuses, directly supporting educator compensation and retention.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2586: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies and requires the revenue to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Establishes the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies higher tax rate to rental car companies and appropriates funds for Taxation Dept and DHHL, supporting fiscal management and essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds to DHHL to address housing beneficiary waiting list, directly funding a housing program for Native Hawaiians.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1694: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing liability for sustainable aviation fuel distributors, aligning with fiscal incentives for emissions reduction within a capped annual budget ($20M).95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly promoting renewable energy development and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tax credit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via sustainable aviation fuel, directly advancing climate protection goals with explicit emissions reduction incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable aviation fuel adoption via tax credit, reducing emissions in transportation sector per bill's purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1729: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 1729 would remove the state income tax deduction for mortgage interest paid on second homes. This directly affects homeowners who own vacation properties, rental properties, or additional residences beyond their primary home. The bill changes state tax law so that interest on loans for these second properties no longer reduces taxable income. It does not apply to primary residences or federal tax rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves tax deduction for second home mortgage interest, closing a tax loophole to increase state revenue and strengthen fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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