Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2828: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.

Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates fiscal notes for transparency and accountability in budget decisions, promoting fiscal responsibility per bill's requirements on fiscal bills.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2382: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2382 authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects (like infrastructure or public facilities) specifically within the 40th Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local entities in that district by providing dedicated funding for physical upgrades. It is a procedural funding measure with no substantive policy changes beyond enabling these capital projects through bond financing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes bonds and appropriates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly increasing budget allocation for public capital improvements within a specific legislative district.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds capital improvement projects (infrastructure) in a district, aligning with transportation infrastructure funding as a key support indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2422: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2422 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Nineteenth Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing financial resources for physical upgrades, such as building repairs or facility enhancements. The bill’s sole mechanism is the appropriation of dedicated funding, with no additional requirements or program details specified in the abstract. It is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced and passed first reading in January 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds via appropriation for district infrastructure, directly advancing budgetary funding mechanisms without tax policy implications.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1816: RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.

HB 1816 increases the maximum grant amount available through the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project and appropriates funds to support this program. The bill directly affects property owners who need to convert or replace outdated cesspools to meet environmental standards. Its key mechanism is raising the financial support limit for eligible conversions, funded by the state appropriation. This change aims to make compliance more affordable for affected property owners without altering the program's eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state appropriations for cesspool compliance grants, directly funding environmental program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds cesspool conversions to meet environmental standards, reducing groundwater pollution from outdated systems. Directly advances environmental protection through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 529: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 529 allocates state funds to the Department of Education for its Hoakea Program, which supports educational initiatives (specific program details not provided in the abstract). The bill directly affects the Department of Education as the recipient of these funds, with the appropriation becoming effective on July 1, 2050. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and specifies no new requirements or eligibility criteria beyond the existing program structure. The bill passed committee recommendation with 5 ayes on February 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to DOE's Hoakea Program, directly increasing budgetary support for public education without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to DOE's Hoakea Program for educational initiatives, directly advancing funding without restrictions or policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2310: RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

SB 2310 allocates state funds to remove overgrown vegetation from Kainahola Stream. This bill directly affects the maintenance and ecological health of Kainahola Stream by authorizing the specific funding for vegetation removal. The key provision is the appropriation of money for this stream cleanup effort, with no additional policy changes or regulations. The bill is currently under review by the AEN/WLA committee, with a public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for stream maintenance, directly appropriating budget resources for environmental public service.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates state funds for Kainahola Stream vegetation removal to maintain ecological health, directly supporting conservation and pollution control through targeted appropriations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2538: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2538 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Eleventh Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing financial resources for physical improvements. Key provisions include allocating budgetary funds for projects like facility upgrades or public works, though specific projects are not detailed in the abstract. The bill is currently in early stages, having been introduced and referred to the Finance Committee. It focuses on funding allocation without specifying project types or amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly increasing budget allocation for public works within the Eleventh District.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds capital improvement projects (CIP) for district infrastructure, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development through state appropriations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Hawaii · House May 26, 2026

HB 2272: 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 health premium payments and the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds emergency salary adjustments for public employees via appropriations, directly supporting budget allocation for essential workforce costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees' bargaining unit, directly supporting labor negotiations and rights under Public Employment Cost Items.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Collective Bargaining

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 390: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 390 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects within the 16th senatorial district, such as infrastructure upgrades or facility renovations. It directly affects residents and local entities in that specific geographic area by allocating resources for physical improvements. The bill focuses solely on funding distribution without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. As a procedural funding measure, it does not specify individual projects or include voting records. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly involving budget allocation under appropriations.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for infrastructure upgrades in 16th District, directly supporting transportation infrastructure improvements per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2529: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2529 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects specifically within the thirteenth representative district. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing resources for physical upgrades like buildings, roads, or public facilities. The bill's key provision is the appropriation of funds for these district-specific projects, with no additional requirements or conditions specified. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2026, and referred to the Finance Committee on February 2, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for district infrastructure via appropriation, directly advancing budget spending on public facilities.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for district-specific road infrastructure upgrades under CIP, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects as specified in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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