Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 781: RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.

HB 781 allocates state funds specifically for the Waiahole Water System to cover bond debt payments and repair a tunnel. It directly affects the Waiahole Water System, a public water utility, by providing financial resources for critical infrastructure maintenance and debt obligations. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of dedicated funding for these two purposes, ensuring ongoing operational stability. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new regulations or eligibility requirements for residents or businesses. The bill is currently recommended for passage by the Agriculture committee with amendments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for bond debt and tunnel repairs, directly supporting fiscal management of public infrastructure through appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1437: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption on the gross proceeds or gross income received from sales of commodities or services that benefit nonprofit schools. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to nonprofit schools via general excise tax exemption, aligning with tax relief indicators for support.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax exemption for nonprofit schools, reducing operational costs and supporting their funding capacity for educational services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 840: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.

HB 840 appropriates funds to the athletics departments of the University of Hawaii. It directly affects the UH athletic programs by providing dedicated financial resources for their operations. The bill's key provision is the allocation of state funding, effective July 1, 3000, as specified in the official abstract. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy changes or new requirements described in the provided context.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to UH athletics, a direct budgetary appropriation under fiscal management with no opposing elements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1188: RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as hard-to-staff. Requires reports to the Legislature. Amends the purpose and uses of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for teacher housing stipends, directly funding a workforce program under budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes stipend program for teacher retention in hard-to-staff schools, directly supporting educator workforce stability through funding and program creation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds teacher housing stipends via new program and amends revolving fund, directly supporting affordable housing for educators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds teacher housing stipends to improve retention at hard-to-staff schools, directly supporting workforce employment conditions through housing assistance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1143: RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Reestablishes the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes a cap of the tax credit for each taxable year from 2025 to 2030. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax credit for historic preservation, providing tax relief and aligning with tax policy support for incentivized projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 940: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

HB 940 allocates state funds to support the rat lungworm disease research lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. This bill directly affects the university's lab and indirectly benefits Hawaii residents by advancing research on rat lungworm, a disease transmitted through contaminated food or water. The key provision is the appropriation of dedicated funding for the lab's operations, with the bill effective July 1, 3000 (note: likely a typo for 2030). The legislation focuses on providing concrete financial support for this specific research initiative, without altering broader public policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH Hilo research lab, directly funding a program through budget allocation (Subjects: Appropriation ($)95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for rat lungworm disease research at UH Hilo, advancing public health initiatives through disease research funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 85: RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.

Sets the amount of conveyance tax revenues to be paid into the Land Conservation Fund to a certain per cent or monetary cap, whichever is less, of conveyance taxes collected each fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects conveyance tax revenues to Land Conservation Fund, ensuring dedicated funding for conservation programs per fiscal year.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates conveyance tax revenues to fund the Land Conservation Fund, directly supporting land conservation and natural resource protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 288: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, directly funding public education transportation services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school transportation infrastructure (alternative vehicles, CDL licensure), directly supporting educational access and student mobility to schools.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for alternative vehicles and CDL licensure, directly supporting school transportation infrastructure and safety under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 223: RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund via appropriation and pharmacist fee, directly funding workforce planning within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a pharmacy workforce fund with appropriations for pharmacist assessment/planning. Pharmacists are medical professionals, directly supporting healthcare workforce development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 497: RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

Transfers the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs Agency from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and codifies its establishment. Establishes a grant program to be administered by the Agency to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Appropriates funds for grants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school nutrition grants, directly funding essential public programs under budgetary authority.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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