Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2451: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 2451 eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii's income tax law. This change directly affects Hawaii taxpayers who own second homes and currently claim this tax break on their mortgage interest. The bill removes this specific deduction from the state tax code, meaning owners of secondary properties will no longer receive a tax benefit for mortgage interest paid on those homes. It also requires the state to submit regular reports to the Legislature about the bill's implementation and effects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates home mortgage interest deduction for second homes, closing a tax loophole and increasing state revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 3176: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 3176 appropriates state funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) specifically for rehabilitating, remodeling, renovating, and repairing existing public housing units. The bill directly affects HPHA and the residents living in these publicly managed housing properties by enabling physical upgrades to their homes. Key provisions include allocating money for structural repairs, modernizing facilities, and improving living conditions within the current public housing stock, without creating new housing units or changing eligibility rules. This is a funding measure focused on maintaining and enhancing existing affordable housing infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for public housing rehabilitation, directly funding essential housing services through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates state funds to HPHA for rehabilitating public housing units, directly improving affordable housing conditions and funding existing public housing programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2676: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions, including for non-contracting costs, for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Makes conforming amendments. Sunsets 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes general excise tax exemptions for housing projects, providing direct tax relief to developers under county housing incentive programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes tax exemptions for housing development projects under county incentive programs, directly advancing affordable housing development through financial incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2693: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR AEROSPACE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Authorizes the issuance of $15 million in general obligation bonds to finance the planning, design, and construction of a 50,000 square foot aerospace hangar and related facilities at Hilo international airport. Requires matching contributions from the federal government and private sector. Directs appropriation to be expended by the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $15M in bonds for airport infrastructure, directly allocating state funds for capital improvement project per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds aerospace infrastructure at Hilo International Airport via $15M bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development per DOT capital project requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2675: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that a partner or member of a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit issued after July 1, 2026, 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 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit program, providing tax relief for affordable housing development and maintaining funding for essential housing services.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program and allows tax credit transfers, directly incentivizing affordable housing development through federal tax credit mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2553: RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.

SB 2553 increases the maximum amount of state-funded bonds available for the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Program. This change would allow the program to continue financing affordable rental housing projects across the state by raising its funding limit. The bill directly affects affordable housing developers and renters who rely on these state-supported housing options. The program uses revenue bonds to fund new or existing apartment buildings offering below-market rent, and this bill would expand its capacity without creating new requirements. The bill is currently pending review by the Housing Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding limit for affordable housing program via state bonds, advancing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases funding limit for affordable housing program, enabling continued financing of below-market rent projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2691: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Vehicle Rebate Program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of certain new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the Clean Vehicle Special Fund. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates transportation affordability tax to fund clean vehicle rebates and special fund, directly advancing fiscal policy for transportation programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles via rebates and clean vehicle fund, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through energy security tax.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes clean vehicle rebates for zero-emission vehicles to reduce transportation emissions, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy promotion.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes clean vehicle rebates and special fund to promote sustainable transportation infrastructure through zero-emission vehicle incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 3092: MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency appropriations for public employment cost items, increasing state spending on salaries for public employees, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting workers' negotiation rights and wage protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 3091: MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates emergency funds for public employee salary adjustments, directly increasing state budget spending on collective bargaining costs for fiscal 2025-2027.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly advancing workers' collective negotiation rights and compensation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2533: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.

Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to adjust salaries for government compliance commission, aligning with fiscal management standards for similar roles.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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