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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
05/01/2026
05/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
05/06/2026
05/06/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 20252027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1)
AI Summary
This bill adjusts and requests appropriations for the fiscal biennium 2025-2027, covering operations and capital improvement projects for Executive Branch agencies and programs.
* **Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (BED):**
* Strategic Marketing and Support: $4,524,758 from the General Fund and $1,823,499 from Special Funds.
* Office of International Affairs: $400,000 from the General Fund and $1,300,000 from Special Funds, plus $5,000,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund for investment capital.
* Hawaii Tourism Authority - Administration and Governance: $3,604,244 from the General Fund, $14,000,000 and $21,000,000 from Special Funds, and $36,400,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund.
* Hawaii Tourism Authority - Branding and Marketing: $39,399,201 from the General Fund.
* Hawaii Tourism Authority - Regenerative Tourism Development: $3,762,181 from the General Fund.
* Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority: $10,000,000 from the General Fund and $98,618,403 from Special Funds.
* Hawaii Community Development Authority: $4,253,115 from Special Funds and $31,450,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund.
* Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation: $195,000,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund for rental housing.
* **Department of Agriculture (AGR):**
* Financial Assistance for Agriculture: $856,963 from the General Fund and $5,500,000 from Revolving Funds.
* Plant Pest and Disease Control: $23,064,930 from the General Fund, $13,130,800 from Special Funds, $512,962 from Trust Funds, and $465,946 from Other Federal Funds.
* Rabies Quarantine: $6,031,110 from Special Funds.
* Agricultural Resource Management: $1,762,478 from the General Fund, $5,351,320 from Special Funds, $1,375,787 from Revolving Funds, and $75,950,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund.
* **Department of Transportation (TRN):**
* Daniel K. Inouye International Airport: $285,576,231 from Special Funds and $215,375,000 from Revenue Bond Funds.
* Kahului Airport: $52,500,771 from Special Funds and $67,000,000 from Revenue Bond Funds.
* Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole: $34,488,571 from Special Funds and $82,830,000 from Revenue Bond Funds.
* Highways Administration: $211,720,287 from Special Funds, $777,166,000 from Revenue Bond Funds, and $563,864,000 from Other Federal Funds.
* **Department of Health (HTH):**
* Environmental Management: $7,379,458 from the General Fund, $86,147,179 from Special Funds, $54,964,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund, and $370,514,599 from Revolving Funds.
* Hawaii Health Systems Corporation - Regions: $199,816,303 from the General Fund, $584,786,185 from Special Funds, $131,809,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund, and $25,000,000 from Private Contributions.
* Adult Mental Health - Inpatient: $148,718,154 from the General Fund and $16,750,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund.
* **Department of Education (EDN):**
* School-Based Budgeting: $1,322,980,068 from the General Fund, $167,203,642 from Other Federal Funds, $490,075,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund, and $120,000,000 from Other Federal Funds.
* Special Education and Student Support Services: $525,281,027 from the General Fund and $61,584,267 from Other Federal Funds.
* **University of Hawaii (UOH):**
* University of Hawaii, Manoa: $288,627,384 from the General Fund, $361,552,962 from Special Funds, $45,500,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund, and $28,500,000 from Revenue Bond Funds.
* University of Hawaii, Community Colleges: $191,206,383 from the General Fund, $79,819,624 from Special Funds, $35,000,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund, and $20,000,000 from Special Funds.
* University of Hawaii, Systemwide Support: $64,835,384 from the General Fund, $24,242,602 from Special Funds, and $65,004,000 from the General Obligation Bond Fund.
* **Supplemental Appropriations:** The bill also includes numerous supplemental appropriations totaling $20,000,000 to various non-profit organizations through the Office of Community Services (LBR903) for a wide range of community-based programs.
* **Capital Improvement Projects:** Significant funding is allocated for capital improvement projects across various departments, including airports, harbors, highways, schools, and health facilities, with specific amounts detailed for each project.
* **Lapsing of Funds:** Certain appropriations from Act 164, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, are lapsed.
* **Reporting Requirements:** The bill mandates various reporting requirements for the Department of Education, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, and Hawaii Tourism Authority regarding the use of appropriated funds.
* **Governor's Authority:** The Governor is authorized to transfer operating funds between appropriations within the same fund and expending agency, with specific reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 885). (on 05/08/2026)
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