Budget & Taxes

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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2072: RELATING TO TOURISM.

SB 2072 allocates state funds to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants across the state. The bill directly affects restaurants by providing state funding for their inclusion in the guide. The key provision is the appropriation of money specifically for this tourism-related initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds ($500K) for Michelin Guide tourism initiative, directly allocating budget resources to promote economic development through tourism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 287: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Victim Witness Assistance Program, a public service, indicating support for funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Victim Witness Assistance Program, directly supporting victim services within criminal justice system per bill's purpose and topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2340: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2025–2026 to the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates emergency funds to expand Maui wildfire health programs, directly increasing state budget spending for essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 826: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts LIHTC eligibility for School Facilities Authority, limiting tax credit access and opposing broadening of the tax credit program.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExcludes School Facilities Authority from LIHTC program, restricting eligible developers for affordable housing tax credit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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