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.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, SB 885 is a "short form bill" with no substantive description in its official abstract. The bill's title ("RELATING TO COMMERCE") indicates a general connection to commerce, but the context does not specify any concrete policy changes, affected groups, or key provisions. As a "short form bill," it likely serves a procedural purpose (e.g., placeholder or technical amendment) without detailed content. No specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy impacts can be identified from the available information.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to define the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)
Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include sufficient details about SB 913's specific provisions, policy changes, or who it affects. The official abstract only states "Short form bill" without describing its content, and no key mechanisms or concrete policy details are provided. Without this information, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill's recent actions (introduced, referred, carried over) indicate it is pending but do not describe its purpose or impact.
Maddy summarySB 377 would remove the general excise tax from medical services provided by healthcare facilities and professionals. This change directly affects hospitals, clinics, doctors, and their patients by eliminating a tax on services like check-ups, treatments, and hospital care. The bill's key provision is a straightforward tax exemption, meaning healthcare providers would no longer collect or remit this tax on qualifying medical services. The policy aims to reduce costs associated with healthcare delivery without altering other tax structures.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to design, implement, and administer trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for Child Welfare Services to support the development of a trauma-informed child welfare system in the State. Allows the office to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Appropriates funds.
Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summarySB 898 is a short-form bill that has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session without any substantive changes or detailed provisions. The bill currently lacks specific language regarding energy policy, as it was introduced without an official abstract detailing its mechanisms or direct impacts. Because no concrete policy changes have been defined, the bill does not yet affect any specific groups or establish new energy regulations. Its status remains pending further development in the 2026 legislative session.
Establishes a permitted interaction group within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue geophysical data collection, investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes DHHL to hire consultants. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
