Budget & Taxes

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 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 absent

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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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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 552: 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 funding a state initiative under budgetary authority.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Healthy Soils Program with carbon sequestration focus, appropriates funds, and requires annual environmental reporting per subjects listed.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1497: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool on restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert an unspecified number of temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for DOA programs (online tool, position conversion), directly advancing budget allocation for essential government services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1417: RELATING TO FARMS.

HB 1417 creates a state income tax exclusion for the first $50,000 of gross income earned by farmers. This directly affects small-scale farmers whose annual farm income falls below $50,000, reducing their state tax burden on that portion of earnings. The bill excludes qualifying farm income from taxable income calculations, meaning farmers would pay no state income tax on the first $50,000 they earn from farming operations. It is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for small-scale farmers by excluding first $50k farm income from taxable income, reducing state tax burden on qualifying low-income earners.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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