Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2971: RELATING TO WATER STANDARDS.

By 1/1/2040, requires all municipal wastewater treatment facilities owned by a State or county agency to meet state R-1 water standards. Requires the Department of Health to adopt five-year benchmarks to ensure compliance with state R-1 water standards. Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requires Legislature to appropriate funds for wastewater compliance and specifies funding allocation, directly advancing budgetary support for public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates stricter wastewater standards (R-1) by 2040 with funding, directly strengthening water pollution controls and environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 604: RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.

Beginning on 1/1/2026, increases transient accommodations tax rates by 1 percentage point. Deposits the increased revenues into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases transient accommodations tax to fund Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund, directly allocating tax revenues to a specific public program per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 182: RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermanently increases state EITC to 50% of federal credit, providing tax relief to lower-income earners per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPermanently increases state EITC to 50% of federal credit, directly expanding financial support for low-income workers and advancing income security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 574: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 574 would create a $3,000 income tax credit for retired Hawaii National Guard service members, directly reducing their state tax liability. The bill provides this credit as a specific policy change to support veterans who served in the state's National Guard. It does not alter tax rates or create new obligations but offers a concrete financial benefit to eligible retired members. The legislation is currently pending in the 2026 session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $3,000 income tax credit for retired National Guard members, directly reducing tax liability - aligns with tax relief support indicator.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates $3,000 tax credit for retired Hawaii National Guard veterans, directly expanding financial benefits for eligible veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2462: RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY.

Increases designated income check-off amounts for the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund to $6 for taxpayers filing individual returns with $6 or more of state income tax liability and for spouses filing joint returns with $12 or more of state income tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases voluntary tax contributions to Hawaii Election Campaign Fund, directing state tax revenue toward public campaign financing.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 3046: RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a nonrefundable Workforce Builder Tax Credit for employers who employ qualified interns and apprentices, to be applied to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates nonrefundable tax credit for employers, appropriates state funds for workforce development, directly advancing fiscal policy through targeted tax incentive and funding allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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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 743: RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of land use development projects and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal impact model development with appropriated funds, directly promoting fiscal sustainability and responsible budgeting practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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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 Feb 19, 2026

HB 1723: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Specifies the conditions upon which the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may transfer moneys from within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to a subaccount and between subaccounts of the revolving fund. Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing. Expands the funding priorities of, and appropriates funds into and out of, the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects conveyance tax revenues to Mixed-Income Subaccount for housing projects, funding essential affordable housing through tax revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill revises funding priorities for mixed-income housing projects, appropriates funds, and authorizes tax revenue transfers to expand affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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