Bill > SB287

This bill appropriates funds from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The appropriation will support the program's operational needs, specifically including the ability to hire additional staff. While the exact dollar amount is not specified in the bill (indicated by the placeholder "$"), the legislation allows for the allocation of funds "or so much thereof as may be necessary" to support the program. The funds are intended to be directly managed and expended by the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Department for the purposes of supporting victims and witnesses through their VWAP services. The bill is set to take effect on April 23, 2057, which is a future date likely chosen to provide ample time for implementation and budgetary planning.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287&year=2026