Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 506: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural study and two FTE positions, directly funding a state program per budget/tax topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 376: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who construct or install improvements to their residence that increase the residence's fire safety rating as calculated by the taxpayer's homeowner's insurance policy. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates nonrefundable income tax credit for home fire safety improvements, reducing taxpayer burden and aligning with tax relief policies.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1088: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

SB 1088 provides financial rebates to developers who install "EV-ready" parking stalls in new affordable housing construction. These stalls are pre-wired and prepared for future electric vehicle charging stations, though chargers themselves are not required at installation. The bill directly affects developers building new affordable housing units, making EV infrastructure part of the initial construction. It aims to integrate EV compatibility into affordable housing from the start, without mandating immediate charger installation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides rebates (government spending) to developers for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, advancing fiscal support for housing infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides rebates for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, enabling future clean energy vehicle adoption without mandating chargers. Directly invests in EV infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing, advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions through pre-wired EV-ready parking stalls.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates to developers for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing, directly incentivizing sustainable infrastructure integration into affordable housing projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing via rebates for EV-ready parking, advancing sustainable transportation through pre-wired infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 552: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Healthy Soils Program, directly funding a state initiative under budgetary authority.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Healthy Soils Program with carbon sequestration focus, appropriates funds, and requires annual environmental reporting per subjects listed.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 765: RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.

Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Apiary Program support, directly funding state program operations under budget management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1497: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for DOA programs (online tool, position conversion), directly advancing budget allocation for essential government services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 13: RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax credit for aquaculture businesses, reducing taxable income and incentivizing investment - a direct fiscal policy tool advancing tax incentive programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 73: RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.

Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for county permit processing related to state projects, directly addressing budget allocation per its summary and subjects list.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 697: RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare forms. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to pre-certify claims. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Sunsets 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for wind retrofit expenses, appropriates funds, providing tax relief and fiscal support through state budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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