Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1418: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to reinvest in the ongoing development of a new eligibility system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency appropriation for SNAP eligibility system, increasing state expenditure to fund essential nutrition program per budget/funding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1351: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee salary adjustments and bargaining costs, directly funding public employment expenses within budget appropriations, exceeding expenditure ceiling as a fiscal action.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items and salary adjustments negotiated between state and bargaining units, directly advancing worker representation and compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 487: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for AI tools to streamline government operations, promoting fiscal efficiency and responsible budget management through enhanced regulatory analysis.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI software for government efficiency, directly advancing technology use through appropriations as per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1000: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 1000 would provide state funding to the Department of Education specifically for classroom supplies requested by public school teachers. This bill directly affects K-12 teachers and their students by enabling schools to purchase needed materials like books, art supplies, or technology. The key provision is a dedicated appropriation for teacher-requested items, managed through the Department of Education, though the bill remains pending in the 2026 session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates dedicated state funding (appropriation) for classroom supplies via Department of Education, directly increasing public education budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides dedicated state funding for teacher-requested classroom supplies (books, tech, art), directly advancing K-12 resource access and teacher needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Libraries School Funding Teachers

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1355: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs and exceeds expenditure ceiling, directly increasing budget allocation for public employment expenses.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items and salary adjustments negotiated between state and bargaining units, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1807: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 1807 would impose an additional tax (surtax) on taxable income for high-earning individuals. It directly affects taxpayers with income above a specific threshold, though the exact amount isn't detailed in the abstract. The bill creates a new tax rate applied to income exceeding this threshold, adding to existing income tax obligations. The measure was introduced in January 2026 and referred to committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes surtax on high earners, increasing tax revenue for state budget funding per tax policy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3279: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Establishes the Board of Education Internal Audit Office. Requires the Board of Education to establish, as a standing committee of the Board, a standing committee with a scope that includes audit-related responsibilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits expenditure of FY 2026-2027 funds for specific audit/evaluation positions, restricting budget allocation for these roles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 759: RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.

Part I: Effective 1/1/2026, requires corporations to include in their income the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State; applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax, which shall be deposited into the state general fund; and requires corporations to report all profits, losses, revenues, and inter-company transactions made and all taxes paid in other states. Part II: Establishes within DOTAX a Corporate Tax Law Task Force to annually review the State's corporate tax laws and recommend updates to close tax loopholes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses corporate tax loopholes by requiring foreign subsidiary income reporting and applying state apportionment, directing revenue to state general fund per bill's tax haven abuse focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1677: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1677 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Thirty-First Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that specific district by allocating resources for projects like building repairs or facility upgrades. The bill is in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to committee in January 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for district infrastructure, directly allocating budget resources for capital projects per bill's summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2477: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH, AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.

HB 2477 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects (such as infrastructure or facility upgrades) specifically within the 15th, 16th, and 17th Representative Districts. The bill directly affects residents and local governments in those districts by providing financial resources for physical improvements. It is a funding measure, not a new law, and its provisions involve directing state capital funds to designated geographic areas for approved projects. The bill was introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to the Finance Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state capital funds for infrastructure projects in specific districts, directly increasing targeted government spending under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for capital infrastructure projects (roads/facilities) in specified districts, directly funding transportation infrastructure improvements as defined in the topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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