Budget & Taxes

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

GM 1271: Informing the Legislature that on June 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2892 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 169).

This bill formally notifies the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed Act 169 into law on June 26, 2026. The primary provision of the act appropriates up to $50,000 from state general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to assist the City and County of Honolulu. These funds are designated for the receipt, handling, and humane disposal of feral chickens that have already been captured. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $50,000 from state general revenues to fund feral chicken disposal, directly advancing the budget topic by allocating funds for a public service.90% confidence

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2026

GM 7: Letter dated April 9, 2026, transmitting a proposed conference draft amending H.B. No. 2272, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 to fund the arbitration award concerning Collective Bargaining Unit 11.

This bill provides emergency funding to pay for a legal arbitration award related to the Hawai'i Firefighters Association. It directs state general and special funds to cover specific salary increases, fringe benefits, and health insurance costs for firefighters in Collective Bargaining Unit 11 over the next two fiscal years. The legislation also allocates money to ensure that state officers and employees excluded from the union but on similar pay scales receive matching adjustments. Ultimately, the bill authorizes the release of approximately $3.6 million in current funds and outlines estimated costs for future years to settle the dispute.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds to cover arbitration awards and salary increases for firefighters, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds arbitration award and salary increases for firefighters, expanding worker benefits and supporting collective bargaining outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1126: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2272 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 026).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 22, 2026, provides emergency funding to the State of Hawaii for public employee compensation costs covering the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. The legislation allocates specific amounts from general and special funds to cover collective bargaining agreements for state employees in bargaining unit 11, as well as salary increases for officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. Additionally, the act funds health premium payments for these same groups and ensures that any compensation paid from federal or special funds is covered proportionately. The appropriated funds are directed to state departments for use in the respective fiscal years, with unspent money by June 30, 2027, reverting to the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates emergency funding to cover public employee compensation and health premiums, directly strengthening state budget resources for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency funding for public employee compensation and collective bargaining agreements, directly supporting worker benefits and wages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2026

GM 8: Letter dated April 23, 2026, transmitting proposed conference drafts amending S.B. No. 3090, S.D. 1, H.D. 2 and H.B. No. 2271, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 to fund the agreement deficit concerning Collective Bargaining Units 1 and 10.

This bill provides emergency funding to cover unpaid arbitration awards and settlement costs related to temporary hazard pay for public employees in specific collective bargaining units. The legislation authorizes the state to use general funds to pay these obligations while simultaneously creating a short-term loan mechanism to restore budget accounts that were previously depleted by these payments. By reclassifying and then reversing these financial entries, the bill ensures that departments can repay the loan without permanently reducing their operating budgets. The measure is designed to resolve immediate financial shortfalls caused by pandemic-era pay disputes while maintaining the executive branch's authority to negotiate labor agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to cover unpaid arbitration awards and settlement costs for public employees, directly advancing fiscal management and budget obligations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds unpaid arbitration awards and hazard pay for public employees, directly supporting collective bargaining and worker compensation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2060: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing for the development, pre‑development, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to give preference to certain projects with perpetual affordability commitments, that are revenue neutral, and to applicants with a demonstrated history of early repayment to the RHRF. Authorizes HHFDC to use moneys in the RHRF that have been reserved or awarded by HHFDC for specific projects but have not yet been encumbered to fund other rental housing projects subject to certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness to provide liquidity for the RHRF under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2030. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for rental housing development and preservation, strengthening state fiscal management of affordable housing programs.85% confidence

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1135: Informing the Legislature that on May 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2329 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 035).

This bill informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed HB2329 into law on May 26, 2026, making it official state policy. The law updates Hawaii's income and estate tax rules to align them with the federal Internal Revenue Code as of December 31, 2025. It specifically incorporates various federal tax provisions related to pandemic relief, such as excluding certain recovery rebates and grants from taxable income, while explicitly excluding other federal tax rules from state application. This change ensures that Hawaii taxpayers follow the same definitions for calculating gross and taxable income as the federal government for the specified tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill aligns state income and estate taxes with federal pandemic relief provisions, excluding certain rebates from taxable income to provide tax relief.75% confidence

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 19, 2026

GM 1120: Informing the Legislature that on May 19, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1688 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 020).

This bill creates a general excise tax exemption for the sale of aircraft parts and tools to airlines in Hawaii. It directly affects aviation companies that purchase materials for servicing planes or building maintenance facilities. The law corrects a previous legal ruling that had excluded these parts from the tax exemption, aligning the rules with those used for importing such items. By removing the tax on these specific purchases, the state aims to support the airline industry and remain competitive with other states. The changes will officially take effect on January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax exemption for aviation parts, reducing the tax burden on airlines and promoting fiscal relief for the industry.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax exemption for aircraft parts to support the aviation industry and transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Airports

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 21, 2026

GM 1121: Informing the Legislature that on May 21, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2310 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 021).

This bill directs the Governor to inform the Hawaii Legislature that he signed Act 021 into law on May 21, 2026. The legislation provides an emergency appropriation of $14,248,126 to the Department of Human Services to reimburse funds used for food security efforts during a recent federal government shutdown. Additionally, it allocates $16,500,000 for the upcoming fiscal year to help cover health insurance premiums for residents who may lose federal coverage due to new federal policies. These funds are intended to support the Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Hawaii Food Bank, and call center services while ensuring healthcare providers can continue to treat uninsured individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriations to fund food security and health insurance, directly strengthening state budget support for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $16.5M to cover health insurance premiums for residents losing federal coverage, directly supporting healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Insurance

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1129: Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2250 HD2 SD2 (ACT 029).

This bill directs the State of Hawaii to use general revenues to pay specific legal judgments, settlements, and tax-related claims against the state, its officers, or its employees. It allocates a total of approximately $4.5 million to satisfy these liabilities across various state departments, including the Attorney General, Agriculture, Corrections, and Education. The legislation specifically lists individual claimants and organizations along with the exact dollar amounts owed to each party. By authorizing these payments, the bill ensures that the state fulfills its financial obligations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.5M in general revenues to pay legal judgments and tax-related claims, fulfilling state fiscal obligations and protecting government accountability.90% confidence

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

GM 1133: Informing the Legislature that on May 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2271 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 033).

This bill directs the Governor to inform the Hawaii Legislature that he signed HB2271 into law on May 26, 2026. The law provides emergency funding to resolve financial issues related to temporary hazard pay for specific state employee groups during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It authorizes the state to use these funds to restore budget accounts that were previously adjusted to cover hazard pay, ensuring departments have the necessary resources to operate. Additionally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain emergency appropriations from Act 29 until June 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to restore budget accounts for state employee hazard pay, directly strengthening fiscal management and funding essential operations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency funding to restore hazard pay for state employees, directly supporting worker compensation and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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