Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 937: RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Establishes that any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 shall not be subject to state general excise tax. Requires any state general excise tax paid by eligible businesses for RRF grants to be refunded to the tax payer. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 3/11/2021.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts RRF grants from state tax and mandates refunds, providing tax relief to businesses, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 621: RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

SB 621 requires that any extension of existing leases for public lands must go through a public auction process instead of being granted directly. This directly affects current lessees of public lands (such as ranchers, developers, or recreation operators) who seek to renew their lease agreements. The key provision replaces the current practice of administrative extensions with a competitive bidding system to determine lease renewals. The bill aims to ensure transparency and potentially maximize public revenue from land use.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates public auctions for public land leases to maximize revenue, promoting fiscal responsibility by increasing potential government income from land leases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2038: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded incentive program returning funds to low-income residents via transportation appropriations, directly allocating budget resources for targeted financial relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program, directly promoting cleaner transportation options aligned with renewable energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program to fund residents using cleaner transportation, reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection through incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates DOT-funded incentive program for clean transportation alternatives, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and funding per bill's title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Recycling Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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signed · Hawaii · House May 26, 2026

HB 2272: MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including health premium payments and the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds emergency salary adjustments for public employees via appropriations, directly supporting budget allocation for essential workforce costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for public employees' bargaining unit, directly supporting labor negotiations and rights under Public Employment Cost Items.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Collective Bargaining

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2150: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 2150 removes a specific tax deduction for real estate investment trusts (REITs). It disallows REITs from deducting dividends they pay to shareholders when calculating their taxable income. This change directly affects REITs by increasing their taxable income and potentially raising their tax burden. The bill creates a concrete policy shift in how REITs are taxed under state law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes a tax loophole for REITs by removing dividend deduction, increasing state tax revenue and aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases REIT tax burden, likely raising rents and reducing housing affordability, opposing affordable housing goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Property Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 3031: RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Renames the Beach Restoration Special Fund as the Beach Preservation and Restoration Fund. Establishes the Special Subaccount of the Special Fund. Requires that all conveyance tax revenues collected from the conveyance or transfer of real property located in whole or in part in a sea level rise exposure area be deposited into the special subaccount of the Special Fund. Allows funds in the special subaccount of the Special Fund to be used to acquire property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects conveyance tax revenue to Beach Restoration Special Fund, explicitly funding a state program via tax allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs conveyance tax revenues to Beach Restoration Special Fund for coastal protection and property acquisition, explicitly aligning with Natural Resource Protection and Coastal Zone Management subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2189: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Board of Education disclosing the moneys the Department allocated in the prior year to department schools and department administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in fund allocation, promoting fiscal responsibility without altering budget levels75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 768: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Creates an alternative water source income tax credit for taxpayers who install, place in service, or repair a water catchment system or who purchase water delivery services. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing taxable income for water conservation investments, aligning with tax relief support indicators for middle-income incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2827: RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Establishes a Civic Education Grant Program to provide support to public middle and intermediate schools in providing civic education to students through department approved programming. Establishes a Civic Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Civic Education Trust Fund and Grant Program, allocating state funds for public school civic education programs, directly funding an educational initiative.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Civic Education Grant Program and Trust Fund to fund civic education programming in public middle/intermediate schools, directly advancing educational programming.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1326: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1326 appropriates funds for infrastructure upgrades in the Fourteenth Representative District, such as roads, parks, or public buildings. It directly affects residents and local entities within that district by funding physical improvements. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted into law. As a funding measure, it focuses on allocating resources rather than establishing new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for infrastructure upgrades, directly funding public services within budget allocation as a core fiscal management action.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for road infrastructure upgrades in Fourteenth District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as a core component of capital improvement projects.95% confidence

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