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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2419: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE HOMES.

HB 2419 lowers the minimum age requirement for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes from the current standard to 18 years. This change directly affects youth aged 18 who may serve as substitute caregivers in foster family settings. The bill modifies Department of Health rules to allow 18-year-olds to fill these roles, previously requiring a higher age. It represents a specific policy adjustment to caregiver eligibility without altering other foster care standards. The bill is currently in committee referral after introduction.
Cory Chun (D) Luke Evslin (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2588: RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING.

HB 2588 establishes an American Sign Language (ASL) Program at the University of Hawaii and appropriates funding for its operation. The program directly affects University of Hawaii students and future ASL interpreters by providing dedicated educational resources. Key provisions include creating the program structure and allocating state funds for its implementation. This bill represents a concrete policy change to support ASL education at the university level.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funds to establish an ASL program at University of Hawaii, directly advancing higher education access through dedicated resources and funding for interpreter training.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Daniel Holt (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2495: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Requires state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Agribusiness Development Corporation, that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires state agencies to prioritize agricultural projects with workforce housing, incentivizing housing development for agricultural workers.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Daniel Holt (D) Luke Evslin (D) Chris Muraoka (R) Kanani Souza (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2465: RELATING TO CRIME.

Allows the charge of unauthorized entry into motor vehicle in the first degree to be brought as a class B felony if property damage of $750 or more occurs or the person has a previous conviction for the same offense within the past five years.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeUpgrades unauthorized entry to class B felony for property damage $750+ or prior offense, increasing criminalization and sentencing severity.90% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Chris Muraoka (R) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Sue Lee Loy (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2464: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 12/31/2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes caregiver tax credit (tax relief) and appropriates funds to aging services, advancing fiscal support for vulnerable populations and public programs.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes tax credit for family caregivers (supporting unpaid healthcare assistance) and appropriates funds to Executive Office on Aging for healthcare-related services.85% confidence
Joe Gedeon (R) Chris Muraoka (R) David Alcos (R) Elijah Pierick (R) Sue Lee Loy (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2623: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 2623 establishes a new tax surcharge on high-income individuals, estates, and trusts, applying to taxable years starting after December 31, 2026. The bill directly affects high earners and large wealth holders by imposing an additional tax on their "wealth proceeds," though specific income thresholds are not detailed in the abstract. Key provisions include defining the tax base as wealth-related income or assets and setting a future effective date to allow for planning. The bill is currently in early committee review, having been introduced and passed its first reading in January 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new tax surcharge on high-income earners and wealth holders, increasing state revenue for budget purposes.95% confidence
Ikaika Hussey (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Tina Grandinetti (D) Mahina Poepoe (D) Amy Perruso (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3317: RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN FILM AND MEDIA INDUSTRY.

Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Native Hawaiian film and media development program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes a full-cycle production tax credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Provides the Department of Taxation with certain duties and responsibilities in administering the tax credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a program and establishes a tax credit, directly engaging with budget allocation and tax policy as core elements of the topic.90% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Brenton Awa (R) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3293: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030, at the same rate of 0.5 per cent; provided that after December 31, 2030, the split or disbursement of this surcharge between the State and the counties shall be 0.25 per cent each with the State's share being reserved and allocated to the Med-QUEST division of the Department of Human Services. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs of a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesContinues county surcharge and allocates state share (0.25%) to Med-QUEST human services program, directly funding essential public services.92% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3297: RELATING TO LAND TRANSFER.

SB 3297 requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer specific lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. This bill directly affects these two state departments by changing land management responsibility. The key provision mandates the transfer of designated lands, likely to streamline agricultural oversight or resource management under the Agriculture Department. The bill does not alter public access or create new regulations for residents.
Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3292: RELATING TO LABOR.

Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies delivery drivers as employees, extending wage/hour, benefits, and safety protections under state labor laws, directly strengthening worker rights in employment classification.95% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3295: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 3295 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects within Washington State's Fourth Senatorial District. The bill directly affects local communities and projects in that district by providing dedicated funding for infrastructure or facility upgrades. It does not create new requirements or alter existing laws - its sole purpose is to allocate specific financial resources. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on funding authorization without specifying individual projects or timelines. (1 sentence summary as it is a purely procedural appropriation bill.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly increasing budgetary allocations without tax changes or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for capital improvement projects (including transportation infrastructure) in Fourth District, directly advancing transportation funding without restrictions.85% confidence
Tim Richards (D)
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