Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2528: RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.

Increases the expenditure limit and 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for public election financing program, directly increasing budget allocation for campaign finance initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2202: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2202 authorizes the state to issue bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects within the 42nd Representative District. It directly affects residents in that district by funding infrastructure upgrades like roads, public buildings, or community facilities. The bill's key mechanism involves using state bonds (a form of public debt) and dedicated appropriations to finance these projects. This legislation proposes concrete funding for physical improvements in the district, without specifying particular projects or predicting outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds and appropriations for infrastructure projects, directly allocating public funds for district capital improvements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure upgrades via state bonds/appropriations in district, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2567: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 2567 establishes a dedicated Early Childhood Education Investment Special Fund to finance early childhood education programs. The bill appropriates state funds into this special account, ensuring dedicated budgeting for eligible early childhood services. This fund will be managed by the state government to support programs serving young children, though specific eligibility criteria aren't detailed in the abstract. The bill passed its first reading in January 2026 and is now under review by education and finance committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated state fund for early childhood education via appropriations, directly funding public services through fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates dedicated Early Childhood Education Investment Special Fund with state appropriations, directly advancing educational access and funding for young children's programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Early Childhood

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1350: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee salary adjustments, exceeding expenditure ceiling, increasing budget allocation for public employment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and negotiated salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights and compensation negotiations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1036: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state appropriations for public employee salary adjustments and collective bargaining costs, directly increasing government spending on personnel within budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining salary adjustments for public sector bargaining units, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights and wage negotiations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 260: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 260 would eliminate state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel used in motor vehicles, directly affecting drivers and vehicle owners by reducing fuel costs. The bill requires fuel distributors to pass any tax savings directly to consumers, ensuring that the removal of state taxes lowers prices at the pump. This policy change focuses on concrete tax removal and mandatory price transparency for consumers, with no additional provisions or exemptions specified.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates state fuel taxes, providing direct tax relief to consumers through mandatory price reductions at the pump.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 327: RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.

HB 327 allocates state funds to create a childcare center for state employees and their families, managed by the Office of the Governor. The bill directs the Governor's office to establish this facility, which would provide childcare services directly to eligible state workers. It appropriates the necessary funding to operate the center, effective July 1, 3000 (a date likely intended as a placeholder). This policy change creates a new childcare resource specifically for state employees, without altering existing childcare programs or funding for other groups.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to establish a new childcare center, directly increasing budget allocation for a public service program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides state-funded childcare for employees, directly supporting workforce retention and work-life balance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1352: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) 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 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs and salary adjustments, exceeding expenditure ceiling, directly funding public employment within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining cost items and salary adjustments negotiated between state and bargaining units, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2600: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.

HB 2600 allocates state funds to hire one full-time Deputy Public Defender III position within the Office of the Public Defender. This bill directly affects the Office of the Public Defender by providing budgetary resources to support its staffing needs. The legislation is purely procedural, focusing solely on funding a specific staff position without altering legal standards or procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for a Public Defender position, directly increasing budget allocation for a public service program per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds a public defender position, directly supporting defendant representation and rights in criminal justice system without altering legal standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2828: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.

Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates fiscal notes for transparency and accountability in budget decisions, promoting fiscal responsibility per bill's requirements on fiscal bills.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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