Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2506: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system. Permits the Department of Health, as a pilot program, to certify no more than two residential large capacity cesspools. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2027. Sunsets 12/31/2032.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for cesspool upgrades, offering tax relief to homeowners, aligning with support indicators for tax relief measures.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses public health via cesspool upgrades to prevent water contamination, involving DOH as a pilot program for environmental health safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2693: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR AEROSPACE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Authorizes the issuance of $15 million in general obligation bonds to finance the planning, design, and construction of a 50,000 square foot aerospace hangar and related facilities at Hilo international airport. Requires matching contributions from the federal government and private sector. Directs appropriation to be expended by the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $15M in bonds for airport infrastructure, directly allocating state funds for capital improvement project per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds aerospace infrastructure at Hilo International Airport via $15M bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development per DOT capital project requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Airports

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 3090: MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts to resolve issues related to temporary hazard pay for fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes emergency appropriations for public employment cost items, increasing government spending on essential workforce compensation for fiscal year 2025-2026.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs for public employees to resolve temporary hazard pay issues, directly supporting workers' rights and collective bargaining under labor & employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Collective Bargaining

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1020: RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a state program (Carbon Sequestration Resource Characterization), directly advancing budget allocation for environmental resource management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes carbon sequestration and geothermal exploration programs, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and emissions reduction efforts per its subjects and summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes carbon sequestration program with environmental assessment and funding, directly advancing climate and resource protection efforts.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2857: RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a special fund and fee for pharmacy workforce planning, appropriating state funds to support a specific program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for pharmacist workforce assessment, directly supporting healthcare workforce planning through appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2523: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds via grant-in-aid to upgrade DMV systems, directly funding a government service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds to upgrade DMV IT systems, directly supporting technology infrastructure through budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds IT systems upgrade for DMV (vehicle regulations), directly supporting transportation administration per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3038: RELATING TO INCARCERATED PERSONS.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a five-year pilot program to employ and pay incarcerated individuals with fewer than five years left on their sentence the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes an appropriation for a pilot program, directly funding a new government expenditure under budget management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePays incarcerated individuals minimum wage in a pilot program to support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires minimum wage payment to incarcerated workers in a pilot program, advancing wage standards for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Corrections Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2020: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 2020 allocates state funds to support the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program. The bill directly affects the University of Hawaii system by providing financial resources for this specific program, which focuses on training and developing a skilled workforce in space science and engineering fields. Its key provision is the appropriation of moneys to the designated program, with no other substantive policy changes or mechanisms outlined in the abstract. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction and first reading.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH astronomy workforce program, directly funding a public education initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to UH's workforce development program in space science/engineering, directly supporting higher education initiatives and STEM workforce training.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds UH's Space Science Workforce Development Program, directly supporting employment standards through skilled worker training and program-specific funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education Workforce Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2009: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Establishes a Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group to explore compliant and fiscally responsible approaches that address the longstanding gap affecting parents and guardians with disabilities whose caregiving capacity may be substantially impaired due to disability or serious medical conditions, while preserving federal funding integrity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for child care subsidies and Medicaid caregiver evaluations, advancing public service funding per explicit budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates Medicaid HCBS eligibility evaluations and appropriates funds, directly expanding access to home/community healthcare services and strengthening long-term care coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2519: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Establishes block appropriations and increases fiscal flexibility for the University of Hawaii. Establishes a University of Hawaii Budget Stabilization Fund, authorizes limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, and implements performance‑based funding metrics. Requires annual fiscal and performance reporting to the Legislature and provides a transition framework for the move to block budgeting. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes UH Budget Stabilization Fund, performance-based funding, and fiscal flexibility to improve state budget management and accountability per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes block appropriations, UH Budget Stabilization Fund, and performance-based funding to enhance fiscal flexibility and stability for higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Higher Education

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