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This bill addresses a critical funding issue for state departments in Hawaii by providing emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025. Previously, budget acts allowed departments to transfer funds between programs with legislative notification, but a recent repeal of this provision has created funding constraints. The bill seeks to restore flexibility by appropriating additional general funds to cover operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter, ensuring that departments can maintain their program operations. The emergency appropriations are designed to be budget neutral, meaning the total funding remains the same but can be redistributed more effectively across different programs based on their anticipated activity levels. The legislation is recommended by the governor for immediate passage and will take effect upon approval, helping state departments manage their budgets more dynamically in response to changing conditions and operational needs.

Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363&year=2026