Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1354: RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.

Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Subjects expenditure by the Stadium Authority of an appropriation out of the Stadium Development Special Fund on the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces project readiness conditions before stadium fund expenditures, promoting fiscal responsibility in appropriations management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1281: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1281 proposes allocating state funds for capital improvement projects within the 36th Representative District. It would directly provide financial resources for infrastructure or facility upgrades, such as building repairs or public works, benefiting residents and local projects in that district. The bill’s key mechanism is a straightforward funding appropriation, without specifying exact projects or additional requirements. As of now, it remains pending in the 2025 legislative session after being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly advancing budget appropriations within fiscal management.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 637: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 637 allocates state funds to support various nursing education programs within the University of Hawaii System. It directly affects the University of Hawaii System by providing dedicated financial resources for these specific nursing initiatives. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of state budget funds to cover program costs, though it does not specify exact program details. The funding becomes effective on July 31, 2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state budget funds for nursing education programs, directly funding essential public services within UH System.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to nursing programs at UH System, directly funding higher education initiatives per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to nursing education programs, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and training within the University of Hawaii System.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1350: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1350 appropriates state funds for physical upgrades like roads, buildings, or infrastructure in the Second Representative District. It directly affects residents and local projects within that specific geographic area by providing financial resources for capital improvements. The bill’s key mechanism is the allocation of dedicated funding, without specifying exact projects or requiring new regulations. As a funding measure, it does not change laws or policies but enables district-level development. (Note: This is a procedural funding bill, not a policy change.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 1350 appropriates state funds for capital improvements in a specific district, directly allocating budget resources for infrastructure projects without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure improvements in Second District via capital appropriations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure as per bill's purpose and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2183: 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, requires public access, and appropriates funds for oversight - enhancing fiscal accountability without altering tax/spending levels.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 940: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

HB 940 allocates state funds to support the rat lungworm disease research lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. This bill directly affects the university's lab and indirectly benefits Hawaii residents by advancing research on rat lungworm, a disease transmitted through contaminated food or water. The key provision is the appropriation of dedicated funding for the lab's operations, with the bill effective July 1, 3000 (note: likely a typo for 2030). The legislation focuses on providing concrete financial support for this specific research initiative, without altering broader public policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH Hilo research lab, directly funding a program through budget allocation (Subjects: Appropriation ($)95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for rat lungworm disease research at UH Hilo, advancing public health initiatives through disease research funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 821: RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.

SB 821 provides state funding to the Department of Education for community schools and establishes a dedicated program manager position. This bill directly supports community schools (typically serving students in underserved areas) and the state education agency by allocating resources for their operations. The key mechanism is the appropriation of funds, enabling schools to expand existing services like after-school programs, health resources, and family support. The bill focuses solely on funding allocation, not creating new programs or mandates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for community schools' operations, directly increasing public education funding through appropriation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding to community schools for after-school programs, health resources, and family support, directly advancing educational access and services in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding Student Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1513: RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.

Prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses, and vice versa, except to fulfill the Legislature's purpose for which the funds were appropriated.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProhibits improper fund transfers, ensuring fiscal responsibility by restricting reallocation outside intended appropriations purposes.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 393: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney for career criminal unit, directly allocating budget resources to a specific public safety program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds career criminal prosecution unit, strengthening law enforcement focus on repeat offenders through direct appropriation.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 784: RELATING TO HEALTH.

HB 784 appropriates funds for an additional ambulance based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii, effective July 1, 2050. This bill directly affects emergency medical services on the island by expanding ambulance capacity in the Makalei area. The measure is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy changes or regulatory provisions. It was recommended for passage by the Health Committee with amendments in February 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for emergency medical services, directly increasing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for additional ambulance in Makalei, directly expanding emergency medical services capacity under Department of Health. Explicit funding allocation for healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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