Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 781: RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.

HB 781 allocates state funds specifically for the Waiahole Water System to cover bond debt payments and repair a tunnel. It directly affects the Waiahole Water System, a public water utility, by providing financial resources for critical infrastructure maintenance and debt obligations. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of dedicated funding for these two purposes, ensuring ongoing operational stability. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new regulations or eligibility requirements for residents or businesses. The bill is currently recommended for passage by the Agriculture committee with amendments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for bond debt and tunnel repairs, directly supporting fiscal management of public infrastructure through appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 751: RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert certain organic waste generated within the county in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for organic waste diversion plans, directly allocating state budget resources to support waste management programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes statewide organic waste diversion goals to reduce landfill methane emissions, promotes sustainable waste management, and appropriates funds for environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 345: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.

Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for public campaign financing program, increasing budget allocation for campaign finance administration and matching payments.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 968: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Healthy Soils Program, directly advancing state budget allocation for a specific initiative under fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 967: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the Statewide Interagency Food Systems Coordination Team and the Interagency Food Systems Working Group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for food systems coordination teams, directly funding state programs under budget topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1457: RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.

HB 1457 allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to request tax increment financing (TIF) from counties. This would enable DHHL to use future increases in local property tax revenue from specific development areas to fund current projects. The bill directly affects DHHL and county governments, as it creates a formal process for counties to approve such financing requests. (Effective date listed as 7/1/3000 appears to be a typo; standard TIF mechanisms typically apply to current development projects.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables DHHL to use future property tax revenue increments to fund current projects, strengthening fiscal management and government spending mechanisms for county budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables DHHL to use TIF funding for housing projects, directly supporting housing development through a dedicated financing mechanism.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 912: RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

HB 912 appropriates funds to offset debt for the Waiahole Water System, effective July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects the Waiahole Water System by providing financial support to reduce its outstanding debt. Key provisions involve state funding allocation to cover the debt, though specific mechanisms or eligibility details are not described in the provided abstract. The bill was recently recommended for passage by the Agriculture Committee with amendments, but the context lacks additional policy details beyond the funding appropriation. (Note: The effective date "7/1/3000" appears to be a typographical error, as 3000 is not a current year.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to offset Waiahole Water System debt, directly allocating budget resources to support public infrastructure financing.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 85: RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.

Sets the amount of conveyance tax revenues to be paid into the Land Conservation Fund to a certain per cent or monetary cap, whichever is less, of conveyance taxes collected each fiscal year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects conveyance tax revenues to Land Conservation Fund, ensuring dedicated funding for conservation programs per fiscal year.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates conveyance tax revenues to fund the Land Conservation Fund, directly supporting land conservation and natural resource protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1393: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the agricultural statistics program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds ($ appropriation subject) for Department of Agriculture's agricultural statistics program, directly funding a state agency function.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 560: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to Judiciary for community services and judicial processes, advancing public funding for essential programs per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds community-based organizations supporting vulnerable households through judiciary services, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and systemic support.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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