Budget & Taxes

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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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 581: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for new Aerospace Development Program, directly funding economic development through state budget allocation.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 675: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Establishes within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch a Cesspool Conversion Section, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for new Cesspool Conversion Section positions within DOH, directly funding a state program under budget appropriations.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 112: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for mental health warm line, increasing public service funding under budget category.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health warm line via DOH appropriation, directly expanding non-emergency mental health access and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3170: RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii Employer-led Sector Partnerships Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support employer‑led, demand-driven sector partnerships in the State. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds via Hawaii Employer-led Sector Partnerships Special Fund to support workforce development, directly advancing budget allocation for public program.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1115: RELATING TO UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM.

Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Program and Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund into which the fees will be deposited to finance the distribution of immunizations free of charge to qualifying health care providers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for universal immunization program, a public health service, directly funding essential state program via new special fund.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Universal Immunization Purchase Program and special fund to finance free immunizations for providers, directly funding public health services per summary and subjects.95% confidence

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