Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 539: RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands SNAP eligibility and appropriates funds for essential nutrition assistance, directly advancing state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 526: RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.

Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for county staff processing state project permits, directly funding a government function per subject line 'Appropriations ($)'. This advances fiscal management for state projects.90% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1260: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Summer Streets Pilot Program, directly allocating state budget resources to a new initiative, aligning with funding support for public programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure, repurposing roads from vehicular to community use - directly promotes sustainable transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2004: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Extends the Librarian Pilot Program established by Act 135, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, through 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to select a second school complex on Oahu to be part of the pilot program if no appropriate school complex on the neighbor islands can be identified. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Librarian Pilot Program funding through 2030, authorizing additional school complex selection under Department of Education appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends Librarian Pilot Program funding through 2030 and authorizes expansion to second school complex, directly advancing educational program access and resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2602: RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for sustainable tourism infrastructure program, directly advancing state budget allocation for climate resilience initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds sustainable tourism infrastructure with climate resilience goals, directly advancing environmental protection through measurable outcomes and appropriations.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2664: RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER COVID-19 HAZARD PAY PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish and administer the Construction Worker COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program. Appropriates funds to pay eligible construction workers a one-time payment in recognition for essential labor performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunsets 6/30/2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for hazard pay program, directly funding essential public service under budget management with explicit fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides one-time hazard pay to essential construction workers during pandemic, directly funding worker compensation for hazardous conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 425: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state-funded paid family leave requiring budget allocation for new government spending on employee benefits, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes paid family leave for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights during family health events per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 506: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural study and two FTE positions, directly funding a state program per budget/tax topic indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 599: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school resource officers, directly advancing government spending on essential school safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement) in schools, directly advancing law enforcement presence per criminal justice topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school resource officers, directly supporting school safety within education policy as a core component of school operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 335: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for free school lunches, directly increasing budget allocation for education. Subjects list includes 'Appropriations ($)'.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for universal free school lunches in K-12 schools, directly enhancing student access and nutrition through mandatory funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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