Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1804: RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.

Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for a Long-Term Care Financing Commission, directly supporting budget allocation for fiscal planning and program development.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to examine long-term care financing with fund appropriation, advancing healthcare funding for services and supports.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Long-Term Care

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3157: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Removes county-specific expenditure restrictions for funds in the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to reissue procurement for the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program every five years. Requires unencumbered and unexpended revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund in excess of a $12,000,000 as of June 30 of each year to lapse to the general fund. Part II: Limits the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Provides restrictions for the expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program and Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program. Part III: Amends the definition of "county" as it relates to the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates unspent transportation fund surplus to general fund, promoting fiscal responsibility by preventing fund stagnation per budget management principles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Procurement State Budget

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1808: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1808 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects in the 33rd Representative District. This bill directly provides funding for infrastructure and facility upgrades within that district, such as repairs or enhancements to public buildings or community spaces. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on financial allocation without altering laws or policies. It is currently pending referral to the Finance committee after its initial introduction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for infrastructure projects in a specific district, directly supporting budget allocation for public improvements without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1356: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs and exceeds expenditure ceiling, increasing state spending on public employment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees, directly supporting workers' negotiation rights and collective bargaining processes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 726: RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION INTELLIGENCE CENTER.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for a new data/AI governance center, directly increasing government spending on a state program.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes funding for statewide data/AI governance center to improve data quality and sharing, advancing data governance practices per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 408: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 408 allocates state funds to increase per-student education spending to $18,000 annually for public schools. This directly affects all K-12 public school districts receiving state education funding by mandating a higher baseline allocation per enrolled student. The key mechanism is a specific appropriation within the state budget, requiring the Department of Education to distribute these increased funds to school districts. The bill focuses solely on raising the per-pupil expenditure target, without altering educational standards or program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates increased per-student education funding via state budget appropriation, directly advancing public education spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil spending to $18k annually, directly boosting state funding for K-12 public schools through mandatory allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

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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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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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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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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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