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Budget & Taxes

Every budget & taxes bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
28
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Karl Rhoads
100% support rate
Top opponent
Brenton Awa
11% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving budget & taxes in Hawaii

Legislators moving budget & taxes in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads Senate · District 13
D
Strong +
100% 17
Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard Senate · District 21
D
Strong +
100% 15
Dru Kanuha
Dru Kanuha Senate · District 3
D
Strong +
100% 10
Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang Senate · District 9
D
Strong +
100% 9
Jarrett Keohokalole
Jarrett Keohokalole Senate · District 24
D
Strong +
100% 8
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
11% 19
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Strong −
11% 62
Samantha DeCorte
Samantha DeCorte Senate · District 22
R
Strong −
12% 17
Elijah Pierick
Elijah Pierick House · District 39
R
Strong −
14% 59
David Alcos
David Alcos House · District 41
R
Strong −
17% 48
Showing 21–28 of 28 bills

All budget & taxes bills

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)
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)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 641: RELATING TO ALCOHOL.

Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.85 per wine gallon. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 893: RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.

Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1468: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1395: RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.

Allocates interest earned on balances within the emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund in years in which the emergency and budget reserve fund's balance exceeds the State's fund balance objective. For any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which emergency and budget reserve fund interest is deposited into the general fund, requires the Governor to include in the budget or supplemental budget submitted to the Legislature a request that an amount of general funds equal to the amount of interest deposited be expended to advance projects that address climate change impacts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 51: RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.

Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
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