Bill > SB1364

This bill makes emergency appropriations to address a funding shortfall for law enforcement personnel costs in fiscal year 2024-2025. Specifically, the bill provides additional funding to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary to cover payroll and fringe benefits for sheriffs in the Department of Law Enforcement. The bill explains that previous appropriations did not include fringe benefit costs, which are required when using interdepartmental transfers to fund positions. As a result, the bill appropriates an unspecified amount of general revenue funds to be transferred from both the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary to the Department of Law Enforcement to ensure full funding for personnel costs. The bill is recommended by the governor for immediate passage and is set to take effect on July 1, 2077, which appears to be a placeholder date typical in draft legislation.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364&year=2026