Budget & Taxes

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2552: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027: (1) increases the maximum annual and total allowable deduction for contributions to individual housing accounts for income tax deductions; and (2) increases the maximum allowable contributions for individual housing accounts to qualify for the income tax deductions. Repeals outdated language applicable to first‑time home purchases made before 1/1/1990, by persons with an individual housing account. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deductions for housing savings, providing tax relief through higher pre-tax contribution limits for individual housing accounts.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax deductions for housing savings accounts, promoting affordable housing access through pre-tax savings incentives for individuals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Property Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1407: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a Chamber of Commerce Competitive Grant Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for a Chamber of Commerce grant program under economic development/tourism, directly funding a public initiative via state budget allocation.90% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 1860: RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

This bill officially designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the "State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra." It requires the orchestra to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Legislature and includes funding appropriations for its operations. The bill does not change existing laws or create new policies; it simply establishes the orchestra's official state designation and outlines reporting and funding mechanisms. This affects the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra directly as its official state representative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for Hawaii Symphony Orchestra operations via appropriations, directly supporting cultural funding through budgetary mechanisms.90% confidence

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2594: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural insurance study, directly involving budget allocation per bill's 'Appropriation ($)' subject and funding language.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2420: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Appropriates funds to the judiciary for services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to judiciary for essential services to vulnerable households, directly funding public services per topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds community-based orgs for vulnerable households and streamlines judiciary processes, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism and improving system capacity.92% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2155: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

Statutorily establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for Agricultural Statistics Program, directly funding a state program under budget allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1324: RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES.

Requires the Judiciary to contract for legal services for residential tenants in actions or proceedings for possession under certain circumstances. Authorizes attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide legal services to residential tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for tenant legal services, directly funding a public service under government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides legal services to tenants in eviction disputes, strengthening tenant protections and access to representation per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1415: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1415 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate appropriated funds for capital improvement projects within the 40th Representative District. This bill would provide funding for infrastructure upgrades like public facilities or roads directly benefiting residents and local projects in that district. The legislation is currently pending, having been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session after its introduction in January 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bond issuance and appropriation of funds for district infrastructure projects, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funds for road infrastructure upgrades in the 40th District, directly funding transportation infrastructure as described in the topic.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 337: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates moneys for PUC to establish renewable energy standards, directly funding a regulatory function under budget management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates removal of fossil fuel costs from rate base when adding renewable energy, directly incentivizing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates utilities to remove fossil fuel costs when adding renewable energy, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 323: RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund to establish teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Teacher Housing Assistance Program with housing vouchers to directly support teacher recruitment/retention, addressing educator stability and staffing needs in schools.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing vouchers for teachers via dedicated fund, directly funding housing assistance program for recruitment/retention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Affordable Housing

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