Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 933: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX REDUCTIONS.

Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or gross income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the general excise tax reductions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces excise tax on SNAP/WIC-eligible groceries and nonprescription drugs, providing tax relief for low-income residents through targeted rate reductions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 328: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 328 creates an income tax credit for dairy farmers who convert their operations to hog farming, covering capital infrastructure costs like building new barns or equipment. It directly affects dairy farm owners planning to switch to hog production. The credit allows eligible farmers to reduce their state income tax liability based on qualifying conversion expenses. The bill takes effect on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates targeted income tax credit for dairy-to-hog conversion, providing tax relief under taxation policy per explicit bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 183: RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

HB 183 would expand the state's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by allowing qualifying low-income working parents to claim an additional credit if they have a dependent child under 18. This directly affects families with children in that age group who currently qualify for the base EITC but may not receive the full benefit. The key provision adds a specific credit amount tied to having a dependent under 18, increasing the total refundable credit available. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet been enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands EITC for low-income parents with children under 18, increasing refundable tax credits and providing direct tax relief to qualifying families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1950: RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Establishes the State-led Marketing and Branding Special Fund and requires that a portion of all transient accommodations tax revenues that would otherwise be deposited into the general fund be deposited into the special fund, to be used for state-led marketing, branding, and tourism management. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and submit an annual comprehensive marketing, branding, and tourism management plan to the Legislature for approval. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects transient accommodations tax revenue to dedicated tourism marketing fund, advancing fiscal allocation for tourism management per bill's explicit funding mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 912: RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

HB 912 appropriates funds to offset debt for the Waiahole Water System, effective July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects the Waiahole Water System by providing financial support to reduce its outstanding debt. Key provisions involve state funding allocation to cover the debt, though specific mechanisms or eligibility details are not described in the provided abstract. The bill was recently recommended for passage by the Agriculture Committee with amendments, but the context lacks additional policy details beyond the funding appropriation. (Note: The effective date "7/1/3000" appears to be a typographical error, as 3000 is not a current year.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to offset Waiahole Water System debt, directly allocating budget resources to support public infrastructure financing.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1543: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.

Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes spending caps, audit requirements, and disclosure on consultant contracts to enhance fiscal accountability and control government spending, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Procurement

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 673: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.

Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates Environmental Stewardship Fee Program and allocates transient accommodations tax to fund environmental stewardship, directly advancing fiscal management and budget allocation for a program.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Environmental Stewardship Fee Program and Special Fund to collect fees from visitors to state natural areas, directly funding conservation efforts through dedicated revenue allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 513: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Expands the existing renewable energy technologies tax credit to cover claims made after 2025 for solar energy systems integrating battery storage or existing systems that are retrofitted to include battery storage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renewable energy tax credit for solar+battery systems, providing tax relief and incentivizing green infrastructure investment under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and grid resilience per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through infrastructure incentives.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands tax credits for solar battery storage systems, directly funding renewable energy technology infrastructure through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Resilience Energy Storage Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1843: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2026 include a sunset on 12/31/2030. Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2026 include a sunset 7 years after the date of enactment or renewal of the tax credit. Provides for exceptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires tax credit sunsets for fiscal responsibility, preventing indefinite tax expenditures without renewal.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes State Budget Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3061: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2026 include a sunset on 12/31/2030. Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2026 include a sunset 7 years after the date of enactment or renewal of the tax credit. Provides for exceptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires sunsetting of tax credits to ensure periodic review, promoting fiscal responsibility by preventing permanent tax breaks without reassessment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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