Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 688: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

SB 688 appropriates state funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. These specialists will directly support the department’s administration of agricultural grant programs, helping farmers and agribusinesses navigate funding applications. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2050, and does not alter existing grant eligibility or funding amounts. It directly affects the Department of Agriculture by adding staff roles focused on grant management.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for grant specialist positions within Agriculture, directly allocating budget resources to enhance grant program administration.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 547: RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for water conservation systems, directly using tax policy to incentivize adoption, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncentivizes water conservation technologies via tax credits, rebates, and mandatory standards, directly advancing resource efficiency and reducing water waste.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1487: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes revenue bonds and appropriates funds for UH capital projects, directly advancing budget allocation for public infrastructure under Appropriations ($).95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes UH revenue bonds for capital improvement projects, directly funding higher education infrastructure at University of Hawaii.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 327: RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.

Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for internship program, directly allocating budget resources to fund workforce development initiative per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures workers' compensation coverage for interns via state responsibility, strengthening workplace safety protections and funding workforce development programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 661: RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for biocement/hemp building programs, directly allocating state budget resources to fund new initiatives under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds development of hemp/bamboo biocements, promoting sustainable building materials that reduce carbon footprint and conserve resources compared to conventional options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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 1379: RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to acquire lands for community readiness centers and for an emergency operations center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects portion of existing tax revenue to fund Community Readiness Centers Special Fund, explicitly allocating tax dollars toward emergency preparedness program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1462: RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates historic preservation tax credit, providing tax relief via income tax credit, aligning with fiscal support for preservation programs.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1083: RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates budget line-item funding and appropriates funds for port infrastructure maintenance dredging, directly advancing budget allocation for public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors and port infrastructure, directly funding transportation infrastructure upkeep.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1033: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an excise tax on certain taxpayers who own excess single-family residences for failure to sell those residences. Establishes and allocates excise tax revenues to the Housing Downpayment Trust Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates excise tax on idle homes, allocates revenues to Housing Downpayment Trust Fund - directly funds housing program via new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Housing Downpayment Trust Fund via excise tax on non-selling excess properties, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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