Budget & Taxes

signed · Hawaii · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 3125: RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

PART I: Repeals certain future adjustments to income tax brackets. Changes income tax rates. Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by adding an aggregate cap amount, setting income thresholds, adding a certification requirement, and adding a sunset date. Adds sunset dates to the Capital Goods Excise Tax Credit and Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit. PART II: Beginning 1/1/2028, repeals the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit. Beginning 1/1/2029, repeals the High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit and Tax Credit for Research Activities. (CD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals future tax bracket adjustments and expands child care tax credit, providing relief to middle-income families.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill includes Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit and Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit, directly supporting energy production and renewable energy development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Tax Credits Renewable Energy

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2554: RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.

Establishes a joint legislative Long-Term Care Financing Advisory Commission to examine the feasibility of different financing options for long-term care services and supports. Permits the Commission, through the Legislative Reference Bureau, to contract for services of a part-time project director and prepare proposals for contracts for consultants to support the work of the Commission. Requires the Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to establish a long-term care financing commission, directly funding a public service program through legislative budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes commission to examine long-term care financing options, appropriates funds for study - proactive step toward addressing healthcare financing needs85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Long-Term Care

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2920: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 2920 amends and repeals specific exemptions within Hawaii's general excise tax and use tax laws. This change directly affects businesses and individuals currently benefiting from those repealed or modified exemptions. The bill alters which goods or services qualify for tax relief under these laws. It does not create new tax rates or broaden existing exemptions, but rather modifies the scope of existing exemptions. The bill is currently in early committee review following its introduction on January 23, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals tax exemptions, increasing taxable base without new rates - strengthens revenue collection under existing tax structure95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1487: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes revenue bonds and appropriates funds for UH capital projects, directly advancing budget allocation for public infrastructure under Appropriations ($).95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes UH revenue bonds for capital improvement projects, directly funding higher education infrastructure at University of Hawaii.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Higher Education

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1483: RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.

Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores highway revenue bond authorization, enabling state funding for infrastructure projects under budget provisions, aligning with fiscal responsibility and essential program funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores bond authorization for highway capital projects, enabling funding for infrastructure improvements per DOT's authorized projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1456: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a tax credit for individual and corporate taxpayers who install and place in service certain projects that support environmental sustainability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing tax liability for environmental projects, aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit for environmental sustainability projects directly incentivizes renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure investment, aligning with key support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides tax credits for environmental sustainability projects, directly incentivizing eco-friendly initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1143: RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Reestablishes the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes a cap of the tax credit for each taxable year from 2025 to 2030. Sunsets 12/31/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax credit for historic preservation, providing tax relief and aligning with tax policy support for incentivized projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1153: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 1153 would remove tips earned by employees from state income tax calculations, meaning workers would not pay state income tax on money received as tips. This directly affects service industry workers, such as those in restaurants or hospitality, who rely on tip income. The bill achieves this by excluding tip-derived gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income from state tax computations. The policy change simplifies tax reporting for these employees by treating tips as non-taxable income under state law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes tips from taxable income for service workers, reducing tax burden on lower-income employees per tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes tips from state income tax, increasing take-home pay for service workers. Directly protects workers' financial rights in labor sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Minimum Wage

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 178: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

HB 178 appropriates state funds to establish a dedicated "state tea agent" position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). This bill directly affects UH Mānoa CTAHR by funding a specific staff role focused on tea-related agricultural support. The bill does not change existing laws or regulations but allocates budget resources for this new position. As a funding measure, it is procedural in nature with no broader policy implications.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for new staff position at UH CTAHR, directly increasing budget allocation for agricultural support without policy changes.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2291: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for child care subsidies and Medicaid eligibility updates, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid home care eligibility via caregiver assessments and appropriates funds, expanding access to healthcare services for disabled individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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