Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1184: RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a public research facility, directly advancing state budget allocation for a public project.92% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2605: RELATING TO THE ARTS.

Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for specialized arts programs and a new position at the State Foundation, directly funding arts services for underserved populations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for specialized arts programs and therapeutic interventions targeting underserved/neurodiverse students, expanding educational access and support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds therapeutic arts interventions, a mental health service, for underserved populations under healthcare's mental health focus.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 388: RELATED TO TEACHER LOANS.

Establishes a teacher loan program revolving fund to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to establish a teacher loan program revolving fund, directly funding an education incentive program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates teacher loan program with forgiveness for recruitment in hard-to-fill positions, directly supporting educator retention and school staffing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1590: RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funded program (Appropriation $) to assist homeowners with insurance costs, directly allocating state funds for a public service initiative.90% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2877: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools to be integrated into existing curricula. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a new education pilot program, directly funding a public service initiative per budget & taxes topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for a student book publication pilot program, expanding K-12 creative learning opportunities at public elementary schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries School Funding

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1208: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to DOT for automated speed enforcement program, directly funding a state initiative under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds automated speed enforcement systems to improve road safety, directly advancing transportation safety infrastructure through appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 498: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural workforce housing program, directly advancing state budget allocation for housing needs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group with funding to address housing shortage for agricultural workers, directly advancing affordable housing access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAddresses agricultural workforce housing shortages via working group and funding, improving living conditions and safety for workers, a key employment condition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2056: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Housing and Land Management and Department of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu as grants‑in-aid to comply with the requirements of Act 206, SLH 2017, and Act 210, SLH 2018. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to housing/construction departments for compliance with prior laws, advancing public service funding through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates funds to DLM for compliance with housing acts (206/210 SLH 2017/2018), directly advancing housing programs.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 537: RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for organic waste diversion program, aligning with funding essential public services under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates organic waste reduction plans for counties, aligns with state benchmarks, and funds diversion to reduce landfill emissions and pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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