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This bill appropriates funds for projects managed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands that align with the goals of Act 96, which focuses on climate change mitigation and sustainable tourism. These projects are eligible for general fund revenues generated by increased transient accommodations tax collections, which are taxes on short-term lodging rentals. The funds are intended to be used equally for projects that protect natural resources, enhance resilience to climate-related disasters like sea level rise and hurricanes, and improve the visitor experience and destination management, such as park and beach improvements. The bill specifically allocates funds for various water system improvements, firebreak maintenance, erosion and flood mitigation, road improvements, sewer system upgrades, and watershed management across different islands, aiming to support beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and advance state policies.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2785&year=2026