Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2570: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

SB 2570 allocates extra funding for the state Judiciary to cover operations during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It provides supplemental budget money specifically for court systems, judges, and related judicial services. This bill directly affects the Judiciary branch by ensuring continued funding for its core functions. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on financial allocation without creating new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental funding for Judiciary operations, directly increasing budget allocation for essential state services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds judiciary operations including courts, directly supporting criminal justice system functionality through supplemental budget allocation for core judicial services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Courts

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1333: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county surcharge revenues for transportation/housing infrastructure, directing existing tax funds toward public projects and aligning with fiscal responsibility and infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure funding, directly advancing housing development and infrastructure projects in qualifying counties.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county surcharge revenues for transportation infrastructure funding in counties under 500k population, extending collection period to 2047.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1762: RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING.

Establishes a cost-benefit analysis requirement that defines a specific financial impact threshold for administrative rules. Requires legislative action through concurrent resolution to approve an agency’s major rule change above the threshold of one million dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires legislative approval for rules exceeding $1M cost threshold, promoting fiscal oversight and accountability in budget-impacting administrative rules.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2017: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for certain agricultural investment costs incurred for agricultural activities conducted on Hawaiian home lands. Applies to costs incurred after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for agricultural costs, providing tax relief to farmers and landowners under specified categories, directly advancing tax policy within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2383: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to all eligible sworn law enforcement officers who meet specified requirements. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to verify eligibility. Appropriates funds for the payment of retention bonuses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15,000 retention bonuses for law enforcement, increasing state spending on public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds $15k retention bonuses for law enforcement officers, directly supporting personnel stability within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1695: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

HB 1695 expands an existing tax credit for renewable fuel producers, allowing them to claim additional credits for fuels produced after December 31, 2025. This bill directly affects businesses manufacturing renewable fuels like ethanol or biodiesel by increasing their potential tax savings. The key provision extends the credit to taxable years beginning after 2025, with an effective date listed as July 1, 3000 (likely a typo for 2030). The bill is currently pending before the TRN committee, having been deferred for further review in February 2026, and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit for renewable fuel producers, directly providing tax relief to businesses, thus supporting tax policy in budget & taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers, directly incentivizing increased production of renewable energy sources like ethanol and biodiesel.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers (ethanol, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel), directly incentivizing clean energy production and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends tax credits for renewable fuels (including sustainable aviation fuel), directly promoting sustainable transportation through producer incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2334: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Agricultural Land Conversion Fee to fund Health Soils Program, advancing fiscal management through dedicated revenue stream for conservation initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to support Health Soils Program and Conservation Practices, directly advancing soil conservation and agricultural land protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Tags Agriculture

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3230: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Authorizes governmental bodies and public employees to procure project management services through non-governmental third-party contracts under certain conditions. Appropriates funds to establish a Special Project Branch within the Public Works Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal officer certification for budget transfers to ensure fiscal accountability, promoting responsible budget management per subject list.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2670: RELATING TO GRANTS.

Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services (OCS) of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to award grants for fiscal year 2026-2027 to nonprofit organizations that expand or create new opportunities for residents needing to meet new community engagement requirements to qualify for federal programs. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Requires an applicant for a grant to provide certain documentation on activities that qualify for community engagement hours to qualify for the grant. Appropriates funds for positions in OCS and for the Department of the Attorney General to assist OCS in reviewing contracts and monitoring costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for community engagement grants, increasing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1250: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1250 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate existing funds for physical infrastructure projects (like roads, schools, or parks) specifically within the 18th Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and businesses in that district by enabling improvements to local public infrastructure. The key mechanism is the creation of dedicated funding through state bonds and appropriated state money, managed under the district's specific needs. It does not change existing laws or regulations but provides a financial mechanism for targeted capital projects. The bill is currently in committee review for the 2026 session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds and appropriations for infrastructure projects, directly advancing public spending through fiscal mechanisms per Subjects: Appropriation ($).90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure projects in 18th District via bonds/appropriations, directly advancing transportation infrastructure improvements as explicitly listed in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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