Budget & Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 3046: RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a nonrefundable Workforce Builder Tax Credit for employers who employ qualified interns and apprentices, to be applied to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates nonrefundable tax credit for employers, appropriates state funds for workforce development, directly advancing fiscal policy through targeted tax incentive and funding allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 637: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 637 allocates state funds to support various nursing education programs within the University of Hawaii System. It directly affects the University of Hawaii System by providing dedicated financial resources for these specific nursing initiatives. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of state budget funds to cover program costs, though it does not specify exact program details. The funding becomes effective on July 31, 2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state budget funds for nursing education programs, directly funding essential public services within UH System.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to nursing programs at UH System, directly funding higher education initiatives per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to nursing education programs, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and training within the University of Hawaii System.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 743: RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of land use development projects and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal impact model development with appropriated funds, directly promoting fiscal sustainability and responsible budgeting practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1350: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1350 appropriates state funds for physical upgrades like roads, buildings, or infrastructure in the Second Representative District. It directly affects residents and local projects within that specific geographic area by providing financial resources for capital improvements. The bill’s key mechanism is the allocation of dedicated funding, without specifying exact projects or requiring new regulations. As a funding measure, it does not change laws or policies but enables district-level development. (Note: This is a procedural funding bill, not a policy change.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 1350 appropriates state funds for capital improvements in a specific district, directly allocating budget resources for infrastructure projects without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure improvements in Second District via capital appropriations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure as per bill's purpose and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1723: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Specifies the conditions upon which the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may transfer moneys from within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to a subaccount and between subaccounts of the revolving fund. Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing. Expands the funding priorities of, and appropriates funds into and out of, the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects conveyance tax revenues to Mixed-Income Subaccount for housing projects, funding essential affordable housing through tax revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill revises funding priorities for mixed-income housing projects, appropriates funds, and authorizes tax revenue transfers to expand affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2326: RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Establishes a Solar Canopy Installation Tax Credit that applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires the Director of Taxation to take certain actions to implement the tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax credit for solar installations, providing tax relief under income tax policy95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for solar canopy installations, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean infrastructure investment per bill subjects and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates solar tax credit to incentivize renewable energy adoption, directly advancing clean energy goals and reducing carbon footprint per renewable energy subject focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Solar

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1124: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50-cent retail delivery fee (tax) to fund Safe Routes to School Program, directly increasing dedicated budget allocation for public service.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects retail delivery fees to Safe Routes to School Fund, enhancing student transportation access and safety - a specific educational access initiative.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds Safe Routes to School Program (transportation safety infrastructure) via retail delivery fee, directly supporting pedestrian/cyclist safety infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Transportation Funding

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 701: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for caregivers and appropriates funds to Executive Office on Aging - provides tax relief and funds public service program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 487: RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION INTELLIGENCE CENTER.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for new data/AI governance center, increasing budget allocation for state infrastructure and data management services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes a statewide data/AI governance center with funding to improve data quality and sharing, directly advancing responsible technology governance and data management practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 575: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 575 would allow tipped employees, such as servers and bartenders, to deduct their total tips from their taxable income when filing state income taxes. This provision directly affects workers in the service industry who receive tips as part of their earnings. The bill creates a specific tax deduction, reducing the amount of income subject to state tax for these employees. It aims to lower their overall tax burden by accounting for tips as non-taxable income under the state's tax code. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session after being introduced in January 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for tipped workers, lowering their state tax burden, aligning with tax relief for lower-income earners per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces tax burden for tipped employees by allowing tip deductions, increasing net earnings. Directly supports workers' financial well-being under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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