Bill > HB1429

This bill authorizes the director of finance to issue $105,750,000 in general obligation bonds for various capital improvement projects in Hawaii's fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts on the island of Kauai during fiscal year 2025-2026. The projects span multiple sectors and include infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public facilities, such as constructing a new Kapaa Public Library, implementing improvements at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, developing water storage and distribution systems, acquiring agricultural land, upgrading sports facilities like Vidinha and Hanapepe Stadiums, designing emergency response buildings, and creating an Equestrian Center. The bill specifies that each project will be managed by a specific entity like the Department of Education, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, County of Kauai, or Department of Land and Natural Resources. Importantly, the appropriated funds will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year but will remain available until June 30, 2028, after which any unencumbered money will be returned. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for project planning and implementation.

Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429&year=2025