Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 721: RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.

Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals estate tax exemptions for nonresidents/noncitizens, expanding tax base and increasing potential state revenue under taxation policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 564: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 564 authorizes the issuance of state bonds and allocated funds to finance capital improvement projects within the 32nd Representative District. It directly affects residents and local entities in that district by providing dedicated funding for physical infrastructure projects like parks, roads, or public buildings. The bill does not specify project types but enables the state to raise capital through general obligation bonds and existing appropriations for these district-focused improvements. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds and appropriations for district infrastructure projects, directly funding capital improvements within budget framework.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure projects via bonds/appropriations; roads are explicitly listed in transportation topic description as core infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1661: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

This bill allocates state funds for infrastructure projects within the Sixth Senatorial District, directly benefiting residents and local communities in that area. It provides financial resources for specific capital improvements, such as road repairs, public facility upgrades, or other physical infrastructure enhancements. The legislation is currently pending in the 2026 Regular Session after being carried over from 2025. It does not create new policies but enables targeted spending on district-specific projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via appropriations for district infrastructure projects, directly advancing budgeted spending on public infrastructure within the specified district.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state funds for road repairs and infrastructure upgrades in Sixth District, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 547: RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.

Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes Spay/Neuter Special Fund via appropriations ($), income tax check-off, and special plates, directly funding a public service through tax mechanisms and budget allocation.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 127: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.

Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for agricultural grants, directly allocating state budget resources to support conventional farming programs.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 763: RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Establishes the civic education trust fund to support programs benefiting civic education of public school students. Appropriates funds for the expansion of civic education in the public schools and for full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for civic education programs and resource teachers, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes civic education trust fund with appropriations for program expansion and full-time resource teacher positions in public schools, directly advancing educational curriculum funding and staffing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Teachers

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3202: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Amends the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to remove language limiting access only to those practicing in primary care, to add licensed dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers as eligible preceptors and students, and to include residency and followship programs. Adds the Director of Health and a representative of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility to dietitians, PAs, and social workers, providing broader tax relief and increasing access to the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands tax credit eligibility to include dietitians, PAs, and social workers, strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Primary Care

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3172: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires the Department of Taxation to accept, evaluate and make determinations on offers in compromise under certain conditions, including for offers requiring the Governor's approval. Amends the income tax and general excise tax statute of limitation periods for collection or commencement of proceedings to six years, except in cases of false or fraudulent returns, or intent to evade tax. Effective 1/1/2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax collection statute of limitations to 6 years, strengthening revenue collection and fiscal management per tax enforcement provisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax

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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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