Budget & Taxes (Debt & Bonds)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1191: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd Representative District.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes GO bonds and appropriates funds for district capital projects, directly allocating budget resources for specific improvements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1243: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1243 authorizes the issuance of government bonds and allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the 42nd Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing financial resources for projects like roads, parks, or public facilities. The bill enables the district to secure funding through bond sales and state appropriations, pending approval by the legislature. It is currently pending in the 2026 Regular Session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds and authorizes bonds for infrastructure projects in a district, directly increasing public spending through appropriations and capital improvement funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure projects in district via capital improvements, explicitly listing roads as covered projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1086: RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for irrigation capital projects, directly advancing government spending on infrastructure within budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2564: RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Authorizes the funding for rental or lease of facilities by legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates general funds for charter school infrastructure, directly funding public education programs through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for charter school facility construction, repair, and infrastructure maintenance, directly advancing educational infrastructure funding per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds School Choice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2160: RELATING TO CANCER.

Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects cigarette tax funds from debt service to University of Hawaii Cancer Center, funding public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2915: RELATING TO CANCER.

Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocates cigarette tax funds from debt service to University of Hawaii Cancer Center, directly funding a public health program through budget appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 2452: RELATING TO STATE BONDS.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds within constitutional debt limits, promoting responsible fiscal management and budgetary planning for infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2553: RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.

SB 2553 increases the maximum amount of state-funded bonds available for the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Program. This change would allow the program to continue financing affordable rental housing projects across the state by raising its funding limit. The bill directly affects affordable housing developers and renters who rely on these state-supported housing options. The program uses revenue bonds to fund new or existing apartment buildings offering below-market rent, and this bill would expand its capacity without creating new requirements. The bill is currently pending review by the Housing Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding limit for affordable housing program via state bonds, advancing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases funding limit for affordable housing program, enabling continued financing of below-market rent projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1475: RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.

Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases DOT bond funding for harbor improvements, advancing infrastructure spending via special revenue bonds, a fiscal tool for public project financing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases DOT funding for harbor infrastructure via bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects as explicitly stated in summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 275: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 275 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects (like roads, parks, or public buildings) within the 41st Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that specific district by providing dedicated funding for physical improvements. The key mechanism is the authorization of state bonds and appropriated funds to finance these projects, without requiring new taxes. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes bond issuance and existing fund allocation for district infrastructure without new taxes, directly funding public projects per Budget & Taxes topic.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes bonds/funds for road infrastructure projects in 41st District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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