Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1)
Maddy summaryHB 797 exempts mail-order shipments of large cigars from being classified as unlawful shipments of tobacco products under the state's tax law. This change directly affects businesses that sell large cigars online and ship them to customers, removing a potential legal barrier for these transactions. The bill modifies the tobacco tax law to specifically exclude such mail-order shipments from the definition of "unlawful shipment." The bill was introduced in January 2025 and is currently pending in committee for the 2026 session.
Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 792 clarifies the role and responsibilities of the Office of the Legislative Analyst, a nonpartisan office that provides budget and policy analysis to the legislature. The bill defines its functions more precisely to ensure consistent support for lawmakers drafting and evaluating legislation. It takes effect on January 1, 2491 (note: likely a typographical error for 2024 or 2025). This procedural bill directly affects how the office operates but does not alter substantive policy or create new programs.
Maddy summaryHB 802 is a short-form bill that addresses the use of non-general funds, though the provided abstract does not include specific details about the bill's provisions or target audience. The legislation was introduced on January 17, 2025, and passed its first reading on January 21, 2025, before being referred to the Finance Committee. As of December 8, 2025, the bill has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session for further consideration. Without additional text, the exact policy changes and direct impacts remain unclear from the available information.
Requires the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid moneys for expenditure by the State within ten days following receipt.
Establishes a definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025.
Part I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative. Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the kauhale initiative. Part II: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a permanent program within OHHS. Appropriates funds to DHS for the continued implementation of the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Part III: Requires OHHS to submit a report every four months to the Legislature detailing the expenditure of funds appropriated toward the kauhale and ohana zones initiatives and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Part IV: Changes references to the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to "Coordinator on Homelessness". Specifies that the Coordinator on Homelessness shall report directly to the Director of Human Services. (CD1)
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)
Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land upon which Alii Tower is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Exempts the lands transferred to the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the definition of public lands for purposes of Chapter 171, HRS. (CD1)
