Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 180: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts SNAP/WIC-eligible groceries from excise tax, providing tax relief for low-income households, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1215: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.

Exempts from the general excise tax, amounts received by a contractor for contracting work performed in a county having a population of more than one hundred twenty-five thousand but less than one hundred eighty-five thousand.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts contractors from general excise tax, providing tax relief per support indicators for business tax policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1458: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies corporate tax on social media ad revenue, funds broadband/journalism via new appropriation, strengthening tax base and funding public services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirectly funds broadband expansion and digital equity initiatives via tax on social media ad revenue, aligning with 'expands internet access' and 'promotes digital equity' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Broadband Access Social Media

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1125: RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemptions for state-contracted mental health services, providing tax relief to support essential public health programs under the Adult Mental Health Division.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax exemption for mental health residential care facilities under Adult Mental Health Division contract, directly reducing costs for services and supporting mental health care access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1000: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

SB 1000 would provide state funding to the Department of Education specifically for classroom supplies requested by public school teachers. This bill directly affects K-12 teachers and their students by enabling schools to purchase needed materials like books, art supplies, or technology. The key provision is a dedicated appropriation for teacher-requested items, managed through the Department of Education, though the bill remains pending in the 2026 session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates dedicated state funding (appropriation) for classroom supplies via Department of Education, directly increasing public education budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides dedicated state funding for teacher-requested classroom supplies (books, tech, art), directly advancing K-12 resource access and teacher needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Libraries School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 569: RELATING TO HEALTH.

SB 569 allocates state funds to operate an additional ambulance on the island of Hawaii, specifically based in Makalei. This bill directly affects residents of the island of Hawaii who rely on emergency medical services in that area. The key provision is a specific funding appropriation for ambulance operations, not a change in health policy or regulations. It is a straightforward funding measure to improve emergency response capacity in Makalei.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds ($ appropriation) for essential emergency ambulance services in Makalei, directly increasing budget allocation for public safety services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for emergency ambulance services, directly enhancing healthcare access and emergency response capacity in Makalei.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 875: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX REDUCTIONS.

Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the GET reductions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces excise tax on SNAP/WIC-eligible groceries and nonprescription drugs, providing tax relief for low-income households per bill's explicit tax reduction language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1355: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs and exceeds expenditure ceiling, directly increasing budget allocation for public employment expenses.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items and salary adjustments negotiated between state and bargaining units, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 577: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Requires reports to the Legislature. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credit for businesses paying employee transit costs, reducing business tax burden and aligning with tax relief measures for fiscal support.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for business-paid public transportation costs, directly funding and promoting public transit use per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1241: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.

SB 1241 establishes a general excise tax exemption for specific medical services, including dental care, meaning providers of these services would no longer pay the standard excise tax on them. The bill directly affects medical providers who offer qualifying services like dental care by removing their tax obligation. Key provisions define which medical services qualify for the exemption, creating a clear policy change in tax treatment. This is a concrete policy adjustment focused solely on tax relief for covered healthcare services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax exemption for medical services, reducing provider tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators for qualifying services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts dental and medical services from excise tax, reducing provider costs and improving access to care by lowering financial barriers for qualifying services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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