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This bill seeks to establish a Hawaii First Responders Memorial by appropriating state funds to hire a consultant who will evaluate potential locations and designs for the memorial. The bill stems from a concurrent resolution (H.C.R. No. 97, H.D. 2) adopted in 2024, which established a working group tasked with planning and constructing the memorial. The memorial aims to honor first responders who have died in the line of duty, and the working group has been holding regular monthly meetings to ensure progress. The legislation will provide funding for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the consultant's evaluation of memorial sites and designs. The funds will be allocated from the state's general revenues and will be expended by the Department of Accounting and General Services. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a structured approach to creating a lasting tribute to Hawaii's first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998&year=2026