Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 604: RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.

Beginning on 1/1/2026, increases transient accommodations tax rates by 1 percentage point. Deposits the increased revenues into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund established under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases transient accommodations tax to fund Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund, directly allocating tax revenues to a specific public program per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 499: RELATING TO RESILIENCY.

Establishes the Food and Beverage Supply Chain Resiliency Income Tax Credit to be administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Taxation. Requires DBEDT to establish expedited permitting processes for food and beverage supply chain activities. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for food/beverage supply chain, providing tax relief through fiscal incentives to businesses, aligning with tax policy support.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 976: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rate and expands eligibility for renewable fuels producers, providing tax relief under renewable energy incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases renewable fuels tax credit rates, adds credits for low-emission fuels/sustainable aviation fuels, and extends credit eligibility - directly advancing renewable energy adoption and emissions standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels with specific lifecycle GHG thresholds, directly promoting clean energy adoption and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels, promoting cleaner transportation via lifecycle emissions thresholds in fuel production.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 783: RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems in the State. Converts the means of financing from the Irrigation System Revolving Fund to the general fund for certain positions in the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for irrigation capital projects, directly advancing budget allocation for infrastructure maintenance and operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 977: RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.

Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to assist underserved ratepayers, directly supporting budget allocation for energy financing programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund for underserved ratepayers, advancing renewable energy access and efficiency through direct funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to provide financial assistance for clean energy/efficiency, directly advancing environmental protection through funding underserved ratepayers for renewable energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 346: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded rebates for EV infrastructure installation in affordable housing, constituting budget allocation for targeted spending.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in affordable housing, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing construction, directly funding and advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in housing, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding and promotion of EV-ready facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 775: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for various programs and permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to Department of Agriculture for biosecurity programs, directly funding a state program under budget appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 655: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill limits tax collection period for motor vehicle delinquency to 5 years, restricting government revenue potential by preventing collection of older unpaid taxes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1077: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Increases the transient accommodations tax and allocates a portion of the tax to the general fund for projects that address climate change impacts and advance economic development and revitalization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases transient accommodations tax and allocates revenue to general fund for climate/economic projects, directly funding government initiatives via tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates transient tax funds to climate change projects, which typically include renewable energy and clean infrastructure investments.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates transient accommodations tax revenue to climate change impact projects, explicitly funding environmental initiatives under economic development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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