Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2012: RELATING TO COMMUNITY LITERACY LABS.

HB 2012 proposes a two-year pilot program to establish community literacy labs, funded by the Department of Education. The program would directly support adults in underserved communities by providing accessible literacy resources and training. Key provisions include appropriating state funds for implementation, with the Department of Education responsible for selecting pilot sites and managing the program over the two-year period. The bill is currently pending committee approval after receiving a favorable recommendation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for community literacy labs pilot, directly funding a public service program under DOE oversight.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates state funds for community literacy labs, expanding educational access in underserved communities through direct funding and program implementation.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2888: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Increases the rooftop solar tax credit to forty five per cent for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2030. Establishes the Direct Solar Rebate Program to be administered by the Hawaii State Energy Office for low‑ and moderate-income households. Streamlines rooftop solar permitting and requires the counties to develop electronic application systems. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enhance workforce development and coordinate with county permitting agencies. Authorizes the adoption of interim rules. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases rooftop solar tax credit (45%) and funds Direct Solar Rebate Program for low-income households via state appropriations, providing tax relief and targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases rooftop solar tax credit to 45%, creates Direct Solar Rebate Program for low-income households, and streamlines solar permitting - all promoting renewable energy adoption and infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases solar tax credits, creates low-income rebates, and streamlines permitting to boost renewable energy adoption, directly advancing clean energy goals and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3318: RELATING TO RESILIENCY.

Part II: For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes an Agroecological and Climate-Smart Farming Practices Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Part III: Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program and requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Part IV: Requires the Department of Education to strengthen the State's farm to school meals program initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for farmers (tax relief) and appropriates funds for farm programs, directly advancing fiscal support for agriculture initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPart IV explicitly requires DOE to strengthen farm-to-school meals program, directly advancing school nutrition initiatives through mandated action and funding appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate-smart farming tax credit and farm-to-family programs focused on environmental sustainability, directly advancing climate-resilient agriculture and food systems conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1887: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for AI education grant program, directly funding a new public education initiative under state budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI literacy curriculum for grades 11-12 with graduation requirement, establishes grant pilot, and appropriates funds to advance educational standards.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI literacy curricula for high school students, funds education programs, and establishes advisory council to promote AI understanding and workforce readiness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 583: RELATING TO AUTISM.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for applied behavioral analysis services for Medicaid enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism. Requires the Department to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for the expenditure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for autism services under Medicaid, increasing public service funding and utilizing federal matching funds.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for Medicaid-covered autism ABA services, expanding healthcare access and funding for a specific treatment under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Medicaid

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1083: RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates budget line-item funding and appropriates funds for port infrastructure maintenance dredging, directly advancing budget allocation for public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors and port infrastructure, directly funding transportation infrastructure upkeep.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 1941: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends the requirements for productions to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax to include completing at least fifteen per cent of the production's principal photography within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit and completing or committing to complete fifteen per cent of the production's post-production in the State within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit or later taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends film production tax credit qualifications to require 15% in-state work, promoting economic development through targeted tax incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3205: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases from 70% to 90% the taxation rate on electronic smoking devices and e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer after 12/31/2026. Provides for the deposit of the additional tax revenue into the Hawaii cancer research special fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax rate on e-cigarettes to fund Hawaii cancer research special fund, directly allocating new revenue to a public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2931: RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.

Establishes the Hawaii CARES Fund Long-term Services and Supports Trust Program within the Department of Human Services to be implemented in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Insurance Commissioner, provide eligible beneficiaries with a lifetime benefit for approved long-term services and supports funded through payroll-based premium assessed on wages, with exemptions and optional participation for self-employed persons and certain out‑of‑state participants. Establishes a trust fund commission and council. Establishes premium assessment and collection requirements. Provides cancellation procedures under certain circumstances. Establishes a supplemental private coverage framework and consumer education requirements. Establishes the Hawaii CARES trust fund and investment requirements. Requires DHS, DLIR, and the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes payroll-based tax to fund long-term care trust program, advancing public service funding through new tax mechanism.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2507: RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.

SB 2507 appropriates general funds to the water pollution control revolving fund, creating additional low-interest loans for eligible water pollution projects. It directly affects local governments, utilities, and other entities seeking funding for wastewater treatment, stormwater management, or other pollution control infrastructure. The bill modifies the revolving fund's funding structure to expand access to these loans without requiring new tax revenue. This is a funding mechanism change, not a new regulatory requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates general funds to expand water pollution loan access, funding public infrastructure via revolving fund without new tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates low-interest loans for water pollution projects (wastewater/stormwater), directly funding pollution control infrastructure without new taxes, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Water Quality

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