Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1264: RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a countywide needs assessment of resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates producer fees funding waste management program via special fund, establishing new revenue stream for public service90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1354: RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.

Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Subjects expenditure by the Stadium Authority of an appropriation out of the Stadium Development Special Fund on the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces project readiness conditions before stadium fund expenditures, promoting fiscal responsibility in appropriations management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 976: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

Amends the renewable fuels production tax credit by: increasing the tax credit rate; specifying that the credit may be claimed for fuels that meet certain lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and product transportation emissions thresholds; adding credit values for low lifecycle emissions renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels produced; allowing a taxpayer who previously claimed a credit to claim another credit for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024; amending the credit period to be for a maximum period of ten consecutive years beginning from the effective date of this Act; and amending the required information in the certified statement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rate and expands eligibility for renewable fuels producers, providing tax relief under renewable energy incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases renewable fuels tax credit rates, adds credits for low-emission fuels/sustainable aviation fuels, and extends credit eligibility - directly advancing renewable energy adoption and emissions standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels with specific lifecycle GHG thresholds, directly promoting clean energy adoption and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for low-emission renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels, promoting cleaner transportation via lifecycle emissions thresholds in fuel production.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renewable Energy Climate Change Airports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1155: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the special fund. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture in an amount equal to three per cent of the State Budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Agricultural Development Fund using tax revenue and appropriates 3% of State Budget for DOA, directly funding agricultural programs via tax allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HR 6: URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.

This House Resolution (HR 6) urges Hawaii counties to freeze property taxes on the primary residences of homeowners aged 75 and older. It directly affects senior homeowners in Hawaii, aiming to improve their financial stability amid the state’s high cost of living. The resolution recommends counties implement this tax freeze, which would end if the homeowner sells the property, transfers ownership, or no longer resides there. It is non-binding, meaning counties are encouraged but not required to adopt this policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for senior homeowners through property tax freeze, directly reducing tax burden for vulnerable population as fiscal support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFreezes property taxes for seniors, preventing displacement and improving housing stability for vulnerable homeowners in high-cost Hawaii.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes Tags Seniors

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1466: RELATING TO SOCIAL GAMING.

Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership. Establishes the Hawaii social gaming control commission to monitor and measure operational activities as well as collect and distribute tax revenue from social game operations. Imposes a consumption tax on every hand and every contest. Uses revenue for housing developments for currently houseless Native Hawaiian residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes consumption tax on social gaming and explicitly uses revenue for housing developments, directly funding public programs through new tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allocates tax revenue from social gaming to fund housing developments, directly advancing housing policy through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1281: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1281 proposes allocating state funds for capital improvement projects within the 36th Representative District. It would directly provide financial resources for infrastructure or facility upgrades, such as building repairs or public works, benefiting residents and local projects in that district. The bill’s key mechanism is a straightforward funding appropriation, without specifying exact projects or additional requirements. As of now, it remains pending in the 2025 legislative session after being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly advancing budget appropriations within fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2522: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Eliminates the Hawaii state income tax starting with the 2028 taxable year. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to address the expected tax revenue shortfall and to propose conforming amendments to the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates Hawaii's state income tax, reducing tax revenue and weakening fiscal management without addressing revenue gaps.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Revenue

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3289: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional revenue generated by assessing the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares be expended for maritime purposes and uses, including addressing maritime environmental issues, as determined by the Department of Transportation, rather than be expended as part of the green fee. Amends the definition of "cruise fares" with respect to the Transient Accommodations Tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to maritime environmental and transportation uses via budget request, ensuring targeted fiscal allocation rather than alternative spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects funds for maritime environmental issues per DOT, explicitly allocating revenue to address environmental concerns in cruise operations90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to maritime transportation projects under DOT, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure and environmental issues related to maritime.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Ports Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 681: RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Repeals the exemption to the general excise tax for agricultural businesses engaged in the production of genetically engineered agricultural products.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing tax exemption for GE agricultural businesses increases state tax revenue, closing a loophole and strengthening fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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