Budget & Taxes

passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 2606: RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a working group to develop off-site construction proposals, directly allocating state budget resources for program development.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 877: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to increase the funding for Medicaid in-home services, conditioned on the Department of Human Services obtaining the maximum federal matching funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for Medicaid in-home services, leveraging federal matching to expand public health spending, directly advancing essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid in-home services funding, directly advancing healthcare access and strengthening public health program resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1471: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Imposes an additional fee for a certificate of registration for motor vehicles, to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes additional vehicle registration fee to fund Safe Routes to School Program, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund, enhancing student transportation access to schools, directly supporting educational access through infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes motor vehicle registration fee to fund Safe Routes to School transportation safety program, directly advancing infrastructure for student transportation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2373: RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.

HB 2373 establishes a two-year pilot program providing free public transit rides ("Keiki Fare-Free") for children (defined as under 18) on Oahu and Kauai. The bill directly affects young riders using public transit on those islands, eliminating fare costs for this group during the pilot period. It includes specific funding appropriations to cover the cost of the free rides, ensuring the program is financially supported. The legislation focuses on making transit more accessible for families and children in these specific locations, with no broader statewide implementation planned.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific appropriations to fund free transit for children, increasing public service spending per its summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds free public transit for children under 18 on Oahu/Kauai via pilot program, directly expanding access and funding public transit services as per bill's appropriation and purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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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)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for organic waste diversion plans, directly allocating state budget resources to support waste management programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes statewide organic waste diversion goals to reduce landfill methane emissions, promotes sustainable waste management, and appropriates funds for environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1977: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to procure a Maternal and Infant Health Information Mobile Application by 1/1/2027 to provide qualified individuals with information on federal and state programs and resources for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families. Requires DOH to issue a request for proposals. Authorizes DOH to procure or otherwise contract for an existing mobile pregnancy application. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for maternal health mobile app, directly funding a public health program under budget category.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to create a maternal health mobile app, improving access to prenatal/postpartum resources and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1934: RELATING TO LIBRARIES.

Requires the State Librarian to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Imagination Library program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public library services targeting children.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds to establish a free book program for children birth-5, directly enhancing early childhood educational access and literacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1252: RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.

Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the capitol district. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for capitol security improvements and parking reallocation, directly advancing state budget allocation for government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 627: RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.

Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys and establishes positions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for a down payment program targeting residents, directly funding a housing initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes down payment matching program via HHFDC to increase homeownership access for residents, directly funding affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2994: RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.

SB 2994 establishes a two-year pilot program providing free public transit rides for children (Keiki) on Oahu and Kauai. The bill appropriates state funds to cover the cost of these free rides during the pilot period. It directly affects children using public transit on those islands, removing fare costs for eligible riders. The key mechanism is the temporary, funded program replacing standard fare requirements for children during the two-year trial. This is a concrete policy change focused on expanding access to transit for young residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for free transit pilot, directly increasing public spending on transportation services per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates state funds for free public transit rides for children, directly funding and expanding public transit access on Oahu and Kauai.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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