Bill > HB1299

This bill modifies Hawaii's Works of Art Special Fund by refining the criteria for how the fund can be used and how funds are transferred. Specifically, the bill limits the one percent transfer requirement to only apply to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings, narrowing the previous broader interpretation. The bill also restricts the use of the Works of Art Special Fund to solely cover costs related to acquiring works of art, removing previous allowances for additional expenses like site modifications, maintenance, storage, and transportation of artwork. Additionally, the bill appropriates general and federal funds to support the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, including funding for specific staff positions, performing arts initiatives, and arts programming in schools. The legislation builds upon Hawaii's historical leadership in percent-for-art programs, which began in 1967, and aims to maintain fiscal integrity while supporting artistic and cultural development in the state. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299&year=2026