Budget & Taxes

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 773: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for grant specialist positions to assist farmers with USDA grants, directly allocating budget resources for program support within Department of Agriculture.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 432: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for workforce housing development via Rental Housing Revolving Fund subaccount, directly advancing budget allocation for housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes subaccount funding workforce rental/for-sale housing projects, prioritizing qualified residents, directly advancing affordable housing development through dedicated funding and prioritization.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 784: RELATING TO HEALTH.

HB 784 appropriates funds for an additional ambulance based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii, effective July 1, 2050. This bill directly affects emergency medical services on the island by expanding ambulance capacity in the Makalei area. The measure is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy changes or regulatory provisions. It was recommended for passage by the Health Committee with amendments in February 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for emergency medical services, directly increasing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for additional ambulance in Makalei, directly expanding emergency medical services capacity under Department of Health. Explicit funding allocation for healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 944: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit program, enabling continued tax incentives for affordable housing development and funding through tax credits.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program until 2032, ensuring continued tax credit funding for affordable housing development by clarifying allocation rules for developers.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 299: RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

SB 299 allocates state funds to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, helping healthcare professionals repay student loans. It directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses or doctors) who agree to work in underserved areas of the state. The bill provides financial assistance through the existing program, requiring participants to serve in designated high-need communities. The measure is currently under review by the Health and Human Services committee, with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2025. It is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to healthcare loan repayment program, increasing budget appropriation for workforce development in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to repay healthcare professionals' loans in underserved areas, enhancing workforce access and retention in critical communities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 894: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for regional kitchen expansion to fulfill the local farm-to-school meal goal requiring thirty per cent of the food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to DOE for regional kitchen expansion to meet farm-to-school meal goals, directly funding a public education program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for regional kitchens to meet farm-to-school meal goals (30% locally sourced food), directly funding school meal programs under DOE authority.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 286: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

For taxable years, beginning 1/1/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deduction limits for housing savings accounts, providing tax relief. Explicitly modifies tax deduction parameters per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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