Bill > HB1043

This bill addresses a critical funding issue for Hawaii state departments by providing emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025. Previously, budget acts allowed departments to transfer funds between programs with legislative notification, but recent legislative changes eliminated this flexibility. Consequently, departments are now restricted in their ability to move funds to address changing operational needs. The bill aims to resolve this by appropriating additional general funds as emergency appropriations to cover operating shortfalls in the third quarter of the fiscal year. These emergency appropriations are designed to be budget neutral, meaning they will not increase overall state spending but will instead adjust funding levels to match anticipated program activities. The bill is recommended by the governor for immediate passage and will take effect upon approval, helping state departments maintain financial stability and operational continuity by providing them with the necessary funding adjustments to manage their programs effectively.

Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043&year=2025