Bill > HB1355

This bill authorizes the issuance of $39,044,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects on the Island of Hawaii, primarily focused on educational facilities and transportation infrastructure. The bill details specific funding allocations for various schools in the first representative district, including plans for classroom buildings, infrastructure improvements, and facility repairs at schools like Ernest Bowden deSilva Elementary, Honokaa Elementary and High Schools, Kaumana Elementary, and Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School. Additionally, the bill mandates a comprehensive classification study of "roads in limbo" by the Department of Transportation, which will categorize these roads into three tiers based on usage and repair needs. The department is required to submit a detailed report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature, county council, and mayor's office by December 2026. The appropriated funds will not lapse until June 30, 2028, providing flexibility in project implementation, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355&year=2026