Bill > HB1243

This bill authorizes the issuance of $136,553,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects in Hawaii's 42nd representative district for fiscal year 2025-2026, with funding allocated across three main areas. For education, the bill provides $119,553,000 for various improvements at schools in the Kapolei area, including constructing new performing arts and classroom facilities at Kapolei High School, building three portable classrooms at Ewa Elementary School, ensuring ADA accessibility at Campbell High School, constructing a new East Kapolei Elementary School, and installing pedestrian improvements at Honouliuli Middle School. An additional $6,500,000 is designated for community infrastructure in Hawaiian Homestead areas, specifically for constructing community parks in Kanehili and Kaupe'a, and building retaining walls in Kaupe'a and Ka'uluokaha'i. The bill also allocates $2,000,000 for road safety improvements on Kapolei Parkway, including crosswalks, speedbumps, and road signs near local schools. The appropriated funds will not lapse until June 30, 2028, and will be managed by the departments of Education, Hawaiian Home Lands, and Transportation, respectively, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243&year=2026