Bill > HB1350

This bill authorizes the director of finance to issue $8,001,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects in Hawaii's second representative district during fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds are designated for four specific projects: 1) Waiakea Intermediate School will receive $2,501,000 for plans, equipment, and general maintenance improvements; 2) Hilo Union Elementary School will get $3,000,000 for equipment and facility maintenance including fencing, roofing, walkways, and railings repairs; 3) Hilo Intermediate School will receive $1,500,000 for gymnasium replacement equipment; and 4) James "Jimmy" Correa Ballfield within Dr. Francis F.C. Wong Stadium will get $1,000,000 for converting the field to artificial turf. The bill specifies that the Department of Education will manage the first three school-related projects, while Hawaii County will manage the ballfield project. The appropriated funds will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year but will expire on June 30, 2028, if unencumbered, 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=1350&year=2026