Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1354: RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.

Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Subjects expenditure by the Stadium Authority of an appropriation out of the Stadium Development Special Fund on the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces project readiness conditions before stadium fund expenditures, promoting fiscal responsibility in appropriations management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1155: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the special fund. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture in an amount equal to three per cent of the State Budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Agricultural Development Fund using tax revenue and appropriates 3% of State Budget for DOA, directly funding agricultural programs via tax allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3289: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional revenue generated by assessing the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares be expended for maritime purposes and uses, including addressing maritime environmental issues, as determined by the Department of Transportation, rather than be expended as part of the green fee. Amends the definition of "cruise fares" with respect to the Transient Accommodations Tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to maritime environmental and transportation uses via budget request, ensuring targeted fiscal allocation rather than alternative spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects funds for maritime environmental issues per DOT, explicitly allocating revenue to address environmental concerns in cruise operations90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to maritime transportation projects under DOT, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure and environmental issues related to maritime.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Ports Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 637: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 637 allocates state funds to support various nursing education programs within the University of Hawaii System. It directly affects the University of Hawaii System by providing dedicated financial resources for these specific nursing initiatives. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of state budget funds to cover program costs, though it does not specify exact program details. The funding becomes effective on July 31, 2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state budget funds for nursing education programs, directly funding essential public services within UH System.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to nursing programs at UH System, directly funding higher education initiatives per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to nursing education programs, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and training within the University of Hawaii System.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 743: RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of land use development projects and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal impact model development with appropriated funds, directly promoting fiscal sustainability and responsible budgeting practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1350: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1350 appropriates state funds for physical upgrades like roads, buildings, or infrastructure in the Second Representative District. It directly affects residents and local projects within that specific geographic area by providing financial resources for capital improvements. The bill’s key mechanism is the allocation of dedicated funding, without specifying exact projects or requiring new regulations. As a funding measure, it does not change laws or policies but enables district-level development. (Note: This is a procedural funding bill, not a policy change.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 1350 appropriates state funds for capital improvements in a specific district, directly allocating budget resources for infrastructure projects without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure improvements in Second District via capital appropriations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure as per bill's purpose and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1723: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Specifies the conditions upon which the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may transfer moneys from within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to a subaccount and between subaccounts of the revolving fund. Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing. Expands the funding priorities of, and appropriates funds into and out of, the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects conveyance tax revenues to Mixed-Income Subaccount for housing projects, funding essential affordable housing through tax revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill revises funding priorities for mixed-income housing projects, appropriates funds, and authorizes tax revenue transfers to expand affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1124: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50-cent retail delivery fee (tax) to fund Safe Routes to School Program, directly increasing dedicated budget allocation for public service.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects retail delivery fees to Safe Routes to School Fund, enhancing student transportation access and safety - a specific educational access initiative.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds Safe Routes to School Program (transportation safety infrastructure) via retail delivery fee, directly supporting pedestrian/cyclist safety infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 487: RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION INTELLIGENCE CENTER.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for new data/AI governance center, increasing budget allocation for state infrastructure and data management services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes a statewide data/AI governance center with funding to improve data quality and sharing, directly advancing responsible technology governance and data management practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 628: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases general excise tax to fund teacher salaries and school facilities, directly allocating tax revenue to public education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases excise tax to fund teacher salaries and school facilities via dedicated special funds, directly advancing education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax State Budget Teachers

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