Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2602: RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for sustainable tourism infrastructure program, directly advancing state budget allocation for climate resilience initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds sustainable tourism infrastructure with climate resilience goals, directly advancing environmental protection through measurable outcomes and appropriations.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2664: RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER COVID-19 HAZARD PAY PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish and administer the Construction Worker COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program. Appropriates funds to pay eligible construction workers a one-time payment in recognition for essential labor performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunsets 6/30/2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for hazard pay program, directly funding essential public service under budget management with explicit fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides one-time hazard pay to essential construction workers during pandemic, directly funding worker compensation for hazardous conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 425: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state-funded paid family leave requiring budget allocation for new government spending on employee benefits, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes paid family leave for state employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights during family health events per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 506: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for agricultural study and two FTE positions, directly funding a state program per budget/tax topic indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 599: RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers to department public schools and charter schools. Encourages the employment of qualified retirees from the local police departments and department of law enforcement. Appropriates funds for these positions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school resource officers, directly advancing government spending on essential school safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement) in schools, directly advancing law enforcement presence per criminal justice topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school resource officers, directly supporting school safety within education policy as a core component of school operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing School Safety School Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 335: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for free school lunches, directly increasing budget allocation for education. Subjects list includes 'Appropriations ($)'.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for universal free school lunches in K-12 schools, directly enhancing student access and nutrition through mandatory funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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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

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1320: RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES.

Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Maui wildfires settlement trust, directly allocating budget resources for disaster claims management.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2426: RELATING TO STATE PARKS.

HB 2426 authorizes state funds to expand Wailuku River State Park. The bill allocates specific funding for adding new land or facilities to the park. This expansion would directly benefit park visitors and the local community by increasing available recreational space. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction on January 27, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for park expansion, directly increasing public spending on recreation infrastructure per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands Wailuku River State Park with state funds, conserving natural resources and increasing protected recreational space per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 714: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for health care workforce training, increasing state budget allocation for public education and health services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds health care certification programs in public high schools and nurse assistant education programs, directly advancing educational opportunities in K-12 settings.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds health care workforce training programs, expanding certified nurse assistant pathways to LPN licensure, directly advancing healthcare workforce development through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds healthcare workforce training programs, enabling career advancement for workers like nurse assistants, directly supporting employment standards and worker development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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