Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1234: RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.

Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to establish a standards-based Water Safety Education Pilot Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a DOE pilot program, aligning with funding public services as a support indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds DOE water safety education pilot program through appropriation, directly advancing educational programming under the Department of Education.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2714: RELATING TO CELLULAR TOWERS.

Requires the Department of Health to provide public guidance on radiofrequency energy exposure and conduct statewide monitoring. Prohibits the trimming, removal, or alteration of trees or vegetation by counties around cellular towers or antennas solely to improve wireless signal reception or network performance, except as necessary for safety or protection of the equipment. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for DOH radiofrequency monitoring and vegetation management, directly allocating budget resources per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits counties from trimming/removing vegetation around towers solely for signal improvement, conserving trees as natural resources and aligning with environmental conservation.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 2395: RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free lunch or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for free student bus passes for low-income households, directly funding a public service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free bus passes for eligible students (via free/reduced lunch), removing financial barriers to school access with appropriated funds.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds to establish free bus passes for eligible students, expanding access to school transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Student Health Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 853: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Establishes the Immigration Services Trust Fund to support immigration-related matters within the Office of Community Services. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the accounting of expenditures of the Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Immigration Services Trust Fund with appropriated funds, directly allocating state budget resources for immigration services per bill's summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes Immigration Services Trust Fund with appropriations to support immigration-related services under Office of Community Services, directly funding immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1628: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to establish a homeless triage and treatment center program to serve homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness with substance abuse issues or mental illness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for homeless treatment program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds for Department of Health to establish mental illness/substance abuse treatment centers, directly funding healthcare services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds homeless treatment centers to address homelessness, directly advancing housing stability for vulnerable populations per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1621: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Conservation Agriculture Program, directly advancing fiscal support for environmental initiatives within state budget.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Conservation Agriculture program under climate commission, funds soil health initiatives, and mandates environmental reports for climate mitigation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1554: RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.

Establishes a program within the Office of Community Services to authorize the formation of community collaborative capital improvement projects eligible for state grants, which may be exempted from certain state and county regulatory requirements under specific circumstances. Requires the Office to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state grant program for community capital projects, directing budget funds toward capital improvements through new appropriations.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1187: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, and various biosecurity programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for agricultural biosecurity programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for essential DOA programs per Appropriations ($).95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 177: RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

HB 177 makes civil identification cards (like state-issued IDs) free to issue or renew for residents, removing fees that previously applied. It directs state funds to cover these costs, ensuring the program is fully funded without requiring payments from cardholders. This directly affects all Hawaii residents who need or renew a civil ID card, including those who may face financial barriers to obtaining one. The bill becomes effective on June 30, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state funds to cover civil ID card costs (removing fees), explicitly using appropriations ($), funding a public service without user fees.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves fees for civil ID cards, reducing financial barriers for immigrants accessing essential services without explicit enforcement restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1978: RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

HB 1978 allocates state funds for planning, design, site work, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona, Hawaii. The bill directly affects residents in the North Kona area who rely on outpatient health services, aiming to expand access to care. Key provisions include funding specific phases of the facility's development, from initial planning to physical construction. This is a funding measure focused on infrastructure, not a policy change affecting broader healthcare regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for outpatient care center construction, directly funding public health infrastructure through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for outpatient care center construction, expanding healthcare access in North Kona per bill summary.95% confidence

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