Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1362: RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.

Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriations to cover operating shortfalls through fund reallocation ensures fiscal responsibility and prevents program defunding, aligning with budget stability indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1256: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1256 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Fourth Representative District, such as infrastructure upgrades or public facility repairs. It directly affects residents and communities in that specific district by providing financial resources for local capital needs. The bill does not create new policies or alter existing laws, but rather authorizes funding for physical projects. As of now, it remains pending in the legislative process, having been introduced in January 2025 and carried over to the next session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds (appropriation) for district infrastructure projects, directly advancing budget allocation for public capital needs without tax changes.90% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3204: RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a two-year Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services for the pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates TANF funds for Family Resilience Pilot Program, advancing public service funding within budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer support navigators under wellness program, supporting mental health services via TANF appropriation85% confidence

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1626: RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

SB 1626 allocates state funds to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, helping healthcare professionals repay student loans. It directly affects licensed healthcare workers, particularly those serving in underserved areas or specific roles like nurses, doctors, or mental health providers. The bill’s key mechanism is providing financial support to reduce graduates' education debt, making it easier for them to enter or remain in the healthcare workforce. This is a funding measure, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to healthcare loan repayment program, increasing government spending on workforce development and public service funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to repay healthcare professionals' student loans, directly supporting workforce retention in underserved areas and reducing debt barriers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds healthcare professionals' student loan repayment, reducing debt barriers to enter/remain in workforce, directly supporting labor retention in critical sectors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 625: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 625 establishes a state-funded incentive program to attract and retain nationally certified school psychologists in public schools. It directly affects qualified school psychologists by providing financial incentives through appropriated state funds. The bill creates a mechanism where eligible psychologists receive annual payments upon meeting certification and employment requirements. The program is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000, and recently passed the Education Committee with 10 supportive votes. This is a funding-based policy change focused on addressing staffing needs in school mental health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for school psychologist incentive program, directly funding a public education service via budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates state-funded incentives to attract/retain certified school psychologists, directly advancing educator support through financial means.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school psychologists via state incentives, directly supporting mental health services in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2002: RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for the Neighborhood Security Watch Grant Program to help fund certain activities and rental payments of established neighborhood security watch groups and neighborhood citizen patrol groups that rent government-owned facilities for a fee to carry out their duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for neighborhood security grant program, directly allocating budget resources to fund community safety initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2564: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Authorizes the funding for rental or lease of facilities by legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates general funds for charter school infrastructure, directly funding public education programs through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for charter school facility construction, repair, and infrastructure maintenance, directly advancing educational infrastructure funding per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds School Choice

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1480: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes mileage-based road usage charge as new revenue source for transportation funding, directly impacting tax collection and appropriations under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county/state mileage-based road usage charges to fund transportation infrastructure, clarifies fund disposition, and repeals payment caps - directly advancing transportation funding mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 299: RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

SB 299 allocates state funds to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, helping healthcare professionals repay student loans. It directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses or doctors) who agree to work in underserved areas of the state. The bill provides financial assistance through the existing program, requiring participants to serve in designated high-need communities. The measure is currently under review by the Health and Human Services committee, with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2025. It is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to healthcare loan repayment program, increasing budget appropriation for workforce development in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to repay healthcare professionals' loans in underserved areas, enhancing workforce access and retention in critical communities.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 765: RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.

Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Apiary Program support, directly funding state program operations under budget management.95% confidence

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