Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3189: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

SB 3189 allocates state funds to the State Public Charter School Commission specifically for prekindergarten-only public charter schools. This bill directly affects those schools by providing dedicated funding for their operations. The key mechanism is a state appropriation to support early childhood education programs within this specific school type. It does not change eligibility rules or create new programs, only funding existing preK-only charter schools through the Commission. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction and first reading.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state appropriation ($50M) specifically for prekindergarten charter schools' operations, directly funding essential early education programs under budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to preK-only charter schools for early learning programs, directly funding existing educational services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Early Childhood School Choice

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 345: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.

Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for public campaign financing program, increasing budget allocation for campaign finance administration and matching payments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 3187: RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a working group developing off-site construction proposals, directly allocating budget resources per subject 'Appropriation ($)'.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 3091: MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates emergency funds for public employee salary adjustments, directly increasing state budget spending on collective bargaining costs for fiscal 2025-2027.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly advancing workers' collective negotiation rights and compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 82: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Conforms the Hawaii income tax laws to the provision of the American Rescue Plan Act relating to tax treatment of restaurant revitalization grants. Applies retroactively to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesConforms Hawaii income tax to ARPA, exempting restaurant grants from state tax, providing tax relief for businesses per federal provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2488: RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

Establishes the position of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council Executive Director. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, rather than the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, for the HISC for fiscal year 2026-2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds to DLNR for HISC, explicitly allocating budget resources for a specific program. This funds a program, aligning with 'funds essential programs' under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates funds to DLNR for Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) to manage invasive species, directly protecting native ecosystems and conservation efforts.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 232: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires the department of taxation to establish a two-year pilot program that reduces the income tax liability for certain residents within the 96792 postal zip code on the island of Oahu. Establishes eligibility and reporting requirements. Repeals 12/31/2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces income tax liability for residents in 96792 zip code, providing targeted tax relief as a pilot program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 269: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases capital gains tax on nonresident/foreign entities, boosting state revenue without targeting middle/lower income.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1475: RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.

Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases DOT bond funding for harbor improvements, advancing infrastructure spending via special revenue bonds, a fiscal tool for public project financing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases DOT funding for harbor infrastructure via bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects as explicitly stated in summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Ports

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1358: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee salary adjustments and exceeds expenditure ceiling, increasing budget allocation for public employment costs.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting worker negotiation rights and collective bargaining efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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