Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1362: RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.

Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriations to cover operating shortfalls through fund reallocation ensures fiscal responsibility and prevents program defunding, aligning with budget stability indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 180: RELATING TO ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to develop and maintain a translation tool for the State's website.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a translation tool, directly funding a state website service under budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 188: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 188 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects (such as infrastructure upgrades) within the Twenty-Second Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local initiatives in that specific district by providing financial resources for physical improvements. As a funding measure, it does not establish new policies but authorizes spending for district-specific capital needs. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 Regular Session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for district infrastructure via appropriations, directly advancing budget allocation policy within the topic's scope.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for infrastructure upgrades (transportation infrastructure) in district, directly advancing physical transportation improvements through capital spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2404: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Agricultural Statistics Program, directly supporting budget allocation for state agricultural data collection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1663: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1663 allocates state funds for physical infrastructure improvements, such as roads, public buildings, or community facilities, within the Eleventh Senatorial District. This bill directly provides resources for local projects benefiting residents and communities in that specific district. The legislation focuses solely on funding capital projects and does not create new laws or regulations. It is currently pending in the 2026 Regular Session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for infrastructure projects, directly increasing government spending on public services. This is a clear funding action supporting budgetary allocation for essential infrastructure within the topic's scope.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for road infrastructure improvements in Eleventh District, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 53: RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include any individual or household whose monthly income is equal to or less than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to expand SNAP eligibility, directly funding an essential public service program per budget & taxes indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1227: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, or Judiciary in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to increase contract prices for inflation protection in state contracts, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires inflation protections in DOH/DHS contracts, ensuring stable funding for community healthcare services. Appropriates funds to increase contract prices, aligning with healthcare funding and protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1783: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public charter school facilities via pilot program, directly funding public infrastructure under budget authority.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for new public school facilities via public-private partnerships, advancing school infrastructure and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Choice School Funding

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1414: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Authorizes the head of a procurement agency to award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, if the head of the procuring agency determines that the award is most beneficial to taxpayers or otherwise in the best interests of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by allowing contract awards most beneficial to taxpayers, aligning with efficient government spending under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1486: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to fund DOT enforcement of Motor Carrier Law, directly advancing budget allocation for state transportation services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to enforce Motor Carrier Law, funding transportation enforcement and safety operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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