Bill > HB779

This bill authorizes the issuance of $4,000,000 in general obligation bonds (a type of government debt) for capital improvement projects at the Waimanalo Research Station, which is part of the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. The research station, located on 128 acres of ceded lands, supports educational programs from kindergarten through graduate levels and conducts agricultural research. The bill acknowledges that the station's infrastructure has deteriorated, with buildings having a median age of 44 years, and addresses ongoing security and theft challenges. The funds will be used specifically for repairing, maintaining, and demolishing buildings at the research station during fiscal year 2025-2026. The appropriation will not lapse (expire) at the end of the fiscal biennium and will remain available until June 30, 2028, after which any unencumbered funds will be returned. The bill is designed to ensure the safety of researchers and students and to support the continuation of agricultural research and educational programs at the station.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779&year=2026