Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 441: RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for general operating costs of the Orchestra and for deposit into the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Hawaii Symphony Orchestra operations and endowment, directly allocating state budget resources per bill's funding provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1260: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Summer Streets Pilot Program, directly allocating state budget resources to a new initiative, aligning with funding support for public programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure, repurposing roads from vehicular to community use - directly promotes sustainable transportation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1164: RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.

Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores highway revenue bond authorization, enabling DOT to fund capital projects via budgeted bonds, advancing infrastructure spending under budget provisions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores highway revenue bond authorization for capital improvement projects, enabling funding of transportation infrastructure as explicitly stated in the summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1167: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to fund DOT for Motor Carrier Law enforcement, supporting essential government operations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEmergency appropriation funds DOT enforcement of Motor Carrier Law via State Highway Fund, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1669: RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the partnership and positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into Community Improvement Special Fund for transit-oriented development partnership, directly funding a program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for transit-oriented housing development partnership, promoting housing near transit hubs which increases housing supply and affordability options.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership and funds for transportation infrastructure development under DOT, directly advancing public transit-focused projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 504: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases transient accommodations tax via $20 monthly fee per passenger per port entry, creating new revenue for environmental stewardship (implied by bill title and purpose).90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 697: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from State Highway Fund to implement Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DOT's Automated Speed Enforcement Program via State Highway Fund, enhancing road safety through infrastructure investment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 177: RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

HB 177 makes civil identification cards (like state-issued IDs) free to issue or renew for residents, removing fees that previously applied. It directs state funds to cover these costs, ensuring the program is fully funded without requiring payments from cardholders. This directly affects all Hawaii residents who need or renew a civil ID card, including those who may face financial barriers to obtaining one. The bill becomes effective on June 30, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state funds to cover civil ID card costs (removing fees), explicitly using appropriations ($), funding a public service without user fees.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves fees for civil ID cards, reducing financial barriers for immigrants accessing essential services without explicit enforcement restrictions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 17: RELATING TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION.

Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide administrative support to the working group. Appropriates funds. Revises the appropriations made by Act 302, SLH 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes appropriations ($), directly funding the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group as a public safety program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 2811: RELATING TO STATE BUILDING PROJECTS.

Establishes, and appropriates funds for, the State Building Permit Process Task Force to evaluate the challenges, opportunities, and legislative actions necessary to establish a State Building Permit Review Office for state projects located on state-owned lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a state building task force, directly allocating budget resources to evaluate and improve state construction processes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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