Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 533: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support public schools impacted by a local investor‑owned electric utility's planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to Department of Education for public schools impacted by power shutoffs, directly funding essential education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds to Department of Education for public schools impacted by power shutoffs, directly advancing school funding support under education topic.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 3246: RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA.

Establishes a statewide system for the collection, audit, and public release of de‑identified hospital discharge data. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convene a Hospital Discharge Data Working Group. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a statewide hospital data system, directly funding a state program under budgetary authority.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish statewide hospital discharge data system, enhancing health data transparency and planning for public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Hospitals

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2044: RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.

Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for offender reentry programs, directly allocating budget resources to fund essential correctional services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands offender reentry programs to reduce recidivism, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals and funding rehabilitation initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2153: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

HB 2153 establishes the Kūpaʻa Law Enforcement Retention Bonus Program, which provides financial incentives to help retain law enforcement officers. The bill allocates state funds specifically for these retention bonuses, directly affecting eligible law enforcement officers in Hawaii. The key mechanism is the state appropriating dedicated funding to cover the bonus payments. This policy change creates a formal, funded program to support officer retention efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for law enforcement retention bonuses, directly increasing budgetary support for public safety services via appropriation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds Kūpaʻa Law Enforcement Retention Bonus Program to retain officers, directly supporting law enforcement within criminal justice through state-funded incentives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides state-funded retention bonuses for law enforcement officers, expanding compensation benefits for this specific workforce group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1002: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for third-party consultant reviews under affordable housing program, directly funding a state program per budget topic.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 180: RELATING TO ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop and maintain a translation tool for the State's website.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a translation tool, directly funding a state website service under budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 188: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 188 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects (such as infrastructure upgrades) within the Twenty-Second Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local initiatives in that specific district by providing financial resources for physical improvements. As a funding measure, it does not establish new policies but authorizes spending for district-specific capital needs. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 Regular Session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for district infrastructure via appropriations, directly advancing budget allocation policy within the topic's scope.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for infrastructure upgrades (transportation infrastructure) in district, directly advancing physical transportation improvements through capital spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 3240: RELATING TO THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism through the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to Military Affairs Community Relations Office, directly supporting budget allocation for intergovernmental coordination.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2126: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds election services through appropriations for voter centers, guides, and outreach, directly advancing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence

Tags Elections

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1355: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

HB 1355 authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and allocates state funds for capital improvement projects benefiting the Island of Hawaii. It directly affects the Island of Hawaii by providing financial resources for infrastructure upgrades like roads, utilities, or public facilities. The key mechanism is the state's use of bond financing and direct appropriations to fund these projects, which are intended to support community development on the island. The bill is currently pending in the legislature, having been introduced and referred to committee in early 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bond financing and direct appropriations for infrastructure projects, directly increasing public spending under budget management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure upgrades via bonds/appropriations for Island of Hawaii, directly supporting transportation infrastructure as per bill's focus on capital improvement projects.95% confidence

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