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This bill extends the timeline for lapsing funds appropriated for establishing and maintaining a drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory in Hawaii. The legislation modifies a previous act (Act 148 from 2023) by extending the period during which appropriated funds will not lapse from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The bill's findings emphasize the importance of creating a state laboratory for drug and alcohol testing, highlighting the need for coordination between the Department of Health and county governments to develop a facility that can provide timely, accurate, and reliable toxicology testing services statewide. The Department of Transportation recognizes the critical nature of implementing consistent standards across all counties, and this bill provides additional time to build, equip, and establish the laboratory and its supporting administrative framework. By extending the lapse date for funds, the legislation ensures that resources remain available for the full development of this important testing facility, with any unencumbered moneys ultimately returning to the state highway fund at the end of the extended period.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1526&year=2025