Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1472: RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.

Authorizes supplemental allotments and transfer of unrequired balances for capital improvement program projects and establishes a protocol fund for each state principal department. Effective upon approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes supplemental funding adjustments and fund transfers for state programs, promoting efficient fiscal management and budget allocation protocols.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1352: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii I Hoa Na Moolelo program, including for the hiring of a graduate assistant, hiring of undergraduate writers, and acquiring a new website domain. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for UH program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education and cultural initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for University of Hawaii program including hiring staff and website, directly funding higher education operations per appropriation subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 895: RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF FIREWORKS LAWS.

HB 895 allocates funds to county police departments to enforce existing fireworks laws, subject to specific conditions. It directly affects county law enforcement agencies by providing dedicated resources for fireworks-related enforcement activities. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of moneys for this purpose, without changing the underlying fireworks regulations. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to fireworks rules themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds via appropriation for law enforcement enforcement, directly addressing budget appropriations under the topic's scope.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 286: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to a government unit, directly advancing budget allocation for public safety programs without tax implications.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAppropriates funds for Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, directly strengthening enforcement against repeat offenders within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2483: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2483 authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects within the 45th Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local projects in that district by providing dedicated funding for infrastructure upgrades. The key mechanism is the creation of a funding source through bond issuance, with allocated money specifically designated for district capital projects. The bill does not specify particular projects but enables future spending on improvements like roads or public facilities within the 45th District.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes bond issuance and appropriates funds for district capital projects, directly increasing budget allocation for infrastructure within the 45th District.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds infrastructure upgrades via bonds for district capital projects, directly supporting transportation infrastructure improvements as CIP is standard for road/transit projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 2094: RELATING TO JURY DUTY.

HB 2094 increases daily pay for jurors and prospective jurors who attend court, raising the amount each person receives per day of actual court service. The bill directly affects individuals summoned for jury duty across the state. It includes a funding appropriation to cover the increased payments, ensuring courts can implement the higher compensation rate. The change aims to improve compensation for citizens fulfilling this civic obligation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via appropriation to increase juror compensation, directly funding a public service (jury duty) through state budget spending, aligning with fiscal responsibility for civic obligations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1642: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1642 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. It directly affects residents of this district by funding tangible infrastructure upgrades, such as road repairs, park enhancements, or public building improvements. As a funding bill, it allocates resources but does not create new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for infrastructure projects in a specific district, directly advancing budget allocation under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for road repairs and infrastructure upgrades in the 7th District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per funding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2057: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds via grant-in-aid to Honolulu IT for DMV system upgrade, directly allocating budget resources for government service enhancement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT system upgrade for DMV operations, directly supporting technology infrastructure through appropriation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DMV system upgrade for vehicle registration/licensing, directly supporting transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2202: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2202 authorizes the state to issue bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects within the 42nd Representative District. It directly affects residents in that district by funding infrastructure upgrades like roads, public buildings, or community facilities. The bill's key mechanism involves using state bonds (a form of public debt) and dedicated appropriations to finance these projects. This legislation proposes concrete funding for physical improvements in the district, without specifying particular projects or predicting outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds and appropriations for infrastructure projects, directly allocating public funds for district capital improvements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure upgrades via state bonds/appropriations in district, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2068: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, on how to maximize housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force study, directly allocating budget resources to advance housing policy.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Affordable Housing Task Force to maximize development in transit zones, appropriates funds, and mandates report - directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on transit-oriented development zones to maximize housing near transit, promoting sustainable transportation integration through TOD strategy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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