Bill > SB1549

This bill authorizes the issuance of $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for constructing a community hale (a traditional Hawaiian gathering space) and related infrastructure at the Kanehili homestead on Oahu. The proposed project includes building a community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot, which are part of a larger multi-phase community complex designed to support cultural, educational, and recreational needs of the homestead residents. The bill highlights the project's alignment with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 and emphasizes community self-determination, with the community committed to raising additional funds for the broader complex. The funding is specifically appropriated for fiscal year 2025-2026, and any unencumbered funds will lapse on June 30, 2028. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and represents a significant investment in supporting and preserving Hawaiian community infrastructure and cultural practices.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1549&year=2026