Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2451: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 2451 eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii's income tax law. This change directly affects Hawaii taxpayers who own second homes and currently claim this tax break on their mortgage interest. The bill removes this specific deduction from the state tax code, meaning owners of secondary properties will no longer receive a tax benefit for mortgage interest paid on those homes. It also requires the state to submit regular reports to the Legislature about the bill's implementation and effects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates home mortgage interest deduction for second homes, closing a tax loophole and increasing state revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1341: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for insurers, directly providing tax relief as a fiscal policy measure under taxation.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SR 12: REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' COMMERCIAL LEASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, REVENUE OPTIMIZATION, AND RENT COLLECTION PROCEDURES.

This Senate Resolution (SR 12) requests the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' (DHHL) commercial lease management. It specifically examines DHHL's practices for managing over 1,600 commercial leases generating approximately $11 million annually, focusing on revenue optimization and rent collection. The audit will assess whether DHHL is effectively maximizing revenue from these leases to support its mission of serving over 29,000 native Hawaiian beneficiaries and fulfilling its fiduciary duty. This procedural resolution does not change laws but seeks accountability in how DHHL manages trust land revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requests audit to optimize DHHL's $11M annual lease revenue, promoting fiscal responsibility in revenue collection and management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2682: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for child care subsidies and Medicaid eligibility evaluations, directly increasing state budget allocations for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid home-based services eligibility via updated DHS assessments and appropriates funds, directly expanding access to long-term care services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends child care subsidies to disabled parents regardless of employment status, removing a barrier to workforce participation and strengthening caregiver support for labor market access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1642: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1642 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. It directly affects residents of this district by funding tangible infrastructure upgrades, such as road repairs, park enhancements, or public building improvements. As a funding bill, it allocates resources but does not create new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for infrastructure projects in a specific district, directly advancing budget allocation under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for road repairs and infrastructure upgrades in the 7th District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per funding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2533: RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.

Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to adjust salaries for government compliance commission, aligning with fiscal management standards for similar roles.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2683: RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.

Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Sunsets 6/30/2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for household/dependent care expenses, providing relief to middle/lower income families through expanded credit and extended sunset date.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends tax credit for dependent care services, reducing financial barriers for workers to maintain employment and balance work-family responsibilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2057: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds via grant-in-aid to Honolulu IT for DMV system upgrade, directly allocating budget resources for government service enhancement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT system upgrade for DMV operations, directly supporting technology infrastructure through appropriation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DMV system upgrade for vehicle registration/licensing, directly supporting transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Driver Licensing

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2528: RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.

Increases the expenditure limit and 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for public election financing program, directly increasing budget allocation for campaign finance initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2202: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2202 authorizes the state to issue bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects within the 42nd Representative District. It directly affects residents in that district by funding infrastructure upgrades like roads, public buildings, or community facilities. The bill's key mechanism involves using state bonds (a form of public debt) and dedicated appropriations to finance these projects. This legislation proposes concrete funding for physical improvements in the district, without specifying particular projects or predicting outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds and appropriations for infrastructure projects, directly allocating public funds for district capital improvements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure upgrades via state bonds/appropriations in district, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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