Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 118: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.

SB 118 establishes a new investigator position within the Campaign Spending Commission and allocates funding for this role. The bill directly affects the Commission by adding staff capacity to oversee campaign finance compliance. Key provisions include creating the position and appropriating necessary funds, with the changes taking effect on April 23, 2057. This is a procedural bill focused on strengthening the Commission's operational structure, not on altering campaign finance rules for candidates or voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates funding for new investigator position within Campaign Spending Commission, directly increasing operational budget under appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 863: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

HB 863 allocates state funds to the Department of Education specifically for teacher-requested classroom supplies, such as books, art materials, or technology. This bill directly affects public school teachers and students in K-12 classrooms, as it provides resources based on educators' identified needs. The key mechanism is a direct appropriation of funds, requiring the Department of Education to distribute these resources to schools upon request. The bill takes effect on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract. It passed committee with amendments in February 2025, moving forward in the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates state funds for K-12 classroom supplies, increasing education budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds for teacher-requested classroom supplies (books, tech, art), directly supporting K-12 educators and students' resource needs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates state funds for teacher-requested technology supplies in K-12 classrooms, directly advancing educational technology access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 3129: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency appropriation to fund Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program, replacing redirected funds to maintain essential public service funding during federal shutdown.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2785: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates tax revenue from transient accommodations to fund DHHL projects in natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management, directly advancing budget allocation and tax revenue utilization.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds for projects focused on natural resources and climate resilience, directly advancing environmental protection through targeted funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 2452: RELATING TO STATE BONDS.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds within constitutional debt limits, promoting responsible fiscal management and budgetary planning for infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2400: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates transient accommodations tax revenue for DHHL projects in natural resources/climate resilience, directly advancing fiscal allocation within budget/tax framework.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds natural resources and climate resilience projects via DHHL, directly advancing environmental conservation and resilience as specified in the bill's allocation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 592: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 592 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Thirty-First Representative District, such as infrastructure repairs or facility upgrades. It directly affects residents and local projects in that specific district by providing financial resources for physical improvements. As a funding bill, it authorizes spending but does not create new policies or regulations. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on resource allocation for district-specific needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly supporting budget appropriations as a funding measure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds infrastructure repairs in district, directly supporting transportation infrastructure improvements per bill's allocation of state funds for capital projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 833: RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.

SB 833 appropriates state funds to create a childcare facility for state employees and their families, managed through the Office of the Governor. It directly affects current and future state employees who rely on childcare services for their children. The bill's key provision is allocating specific funding to establish and operate this facility, which would provide on-site childcare at no cost to eligible employees. This is a direct policy change focused on supporting state workforce retention through workplace benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to create on-site childcare for state employees, directly increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds on-site childcare for state employees, directly supporting workforce retention and employment stability90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Employees

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signed · Hawaii · House May 21, 2026

HB 2310: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Part I: Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Part II: Appropriates funds to supplement premium contributions due to participating health plans. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation to replace redirected funds for Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program, ensuring continued funding for essential services during federal shutdown.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2240: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.

HB 2240 provides funding to cover operating expenses for five specific state offices: the Legislature, the Auditor, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Ombudsman, and the Ethics Commission. This procedural bill allocates budget resources to support these entities' day-to-day functions without changing laws or creating new policies. It directly affects these government offices by ensuring they have financial resources to operate. The bill is currently in the early committee referral stage (referred to Finance on January 30, 2026).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates budget resources to fund legislative and oversight agencies' operations, directly supporting fiscal management of essential government functions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget