Budget & Taxes

signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1713: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts small housing projects from school impact fees, reducing a dedicated revenue source for school infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from school impact fees, reducing development costs for smaller affordable units.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2057: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. (CD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funds from being used for federal law enforcement cooperation, limiting budget allocation per bill's prohibition on state resource usage.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state law enforcement from assisting federal immigration enforcement operations, aligning with sanctuary policies that limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect immigrant rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Hawaii · House May 19, 2026

HB 1688: RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, reducing state general excise tax revenue, which weakens the tax base and budget revenue.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax exemption supports aircraft maintenance facilities, a subset of transportation infrastructure, aligning with transportation policy goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2399: RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 826: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts LIHTC eligibility for School Facilities Authority, limiting tax credit access and opposing broadening of the tax credit program.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExcludes School Facilities Authority from LIHTC program, restricting eligible developers for affordable housing tax credit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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