Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 925: RELATING TO THE ARTS.

Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund (Performing Arts Special Fund) using venue ticket sales revenue, directly allocating state budget resources to arts programming.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 201: RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.

HB 201 appropriates state funds to provide a salary supplement for the State Fire Marshal. This bill directly affects the State Fire Marshal's compensation and takes effect on July 1, 3000. The measure is a funding appropriation with no policy changes to fire safety regulations or duties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for State Fire Marshal salary supplement, directly increasing budget allocation for personnel without policy changes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 327: RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.

Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for internship program, directly allocating budget resources to fund workforce development initiative per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures workers' compensation coverage for interns via state responsibility, strengthening workplace safety protections and funding workforce development programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 547: RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.

Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes Spay/Neuter Special Fund via appropriations ($), income tax check-off, and special plates, directly funding a public service through tax mechanisms and budget allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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