Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 966: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties of the State, to establish a 1-year unregistered motor vehicle amnesty pilot program to encourage motor vehicle registration and mandate the surrender or impoundment of unregistered motor vehicles after the expiration of the program. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a motor vehicle amnesty program, directly addressing budget allocation under fiscal management.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1431: RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.

Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes temporary full-time equivalent program specialist V positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Oral Health Task Force and program specialists, funding a public health initiative.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish an Oral Health Task Force for infrastructure improvement, directly advancing oral health services within healthcare.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 436: RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands enterprise zone tax incentives to include retail, ag processing, and health services, providing business tax relief under budget/tax framework.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands enterprise zone benefits to include healthcare professional services, providing economic incentives for healthcare providers in designated zones.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1436: RELATING TO THE ALOHA SPIRIT, CIVICS, AND DEMOCRACY.

Establishes the Hawaii Civics Collaborative within the Department of Accounting and General Services to promote civics engagement and perpetuate the Aloha Spirit. Requires the Department of Education, University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Public Access Room, and other community organizations to facilitate civic engagement education statewide. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) civic education specialist positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Hawaii Civics Collaborative and two FTE positions in DOE, directly funding a new civic education program per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates 2.0 FTE civic education positions, mandates DOE implementation, and appropriates funds for statewide civics education programs within K-12 system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 661: RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for biocement/hemp building programs, directly allocating state budget resources to fund new initiatives under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds development of hemp/bamboo biocements, promoting sustainable building materials that reduce carbon footprint and conserve resources compared to conventional options.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1992: RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.

Authorizes the public sale of a foreclosed mortgaged property or unit on a state website to be developed and maintained by the Judiciary. Requires the public notice of the public sale of the mortgaged property or unit to include the date, time, and website address of the sale if the sale is to be held on a state website. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a state website related to foreclosure sales, directly involving government spending under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 451: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Aerospace Development Program, directly allocating state budget resources to support economic development initiatives.90% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 20: RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.

Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the homeowners insurance market for lava zones 1 and 2. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to establish a Lava Zone Insurance Fund, directly funding a program through government spending. This advances budget & taxes policy by allocating resources for insurance subsidies.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1361: RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESSES.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a small business fee waiver program within the Business Registration Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to waive certain fees for applicants registering a new small business in the State for the first time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill waives registration fees for small businesses using state appropriation, providing direct tax relief and reducing business costs per fee waiver subjects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tags Small Business

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 227: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division, directly allocating budget resources under appropriations.95% confidence

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