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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This bill removes the $600,000 annual spending limit on the special fund that supports Hawaii's automated victim information and notification system. The change directly affects the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, allowing the agency to use available funds to cover rising costs for salaries, contracts, and operational expenses without a statutory cap. By repealing the expenditure ceiling, the legislation ensures the system can continue providing real-time updates to crime victims regarding offender custody changes and parole hearings. The special fund itself is financed by surcharges on inmate commissary purchases and revenues from inmate telephone services.
This bill informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed SB3218 into law on May 22, 2026. The legislation establishes a new funding mechanism known as "resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds" to support public works projects. It defines specific areas, such as zones near transit hubs, where these bonds can be issued and outlines how property tax assessments will be adjusted to cover project costs. The law amends existing statutes to clarify terms related to financing, assessment bases, and project expenditures for these designated districts.
