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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Office of Creative Innovation within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for administrative purposes only. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Executive Director position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Specialist position within the Office of Creative Innovation. Effective 7/1/2026. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Office of Creative Innovation within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, primarily for administrative purposes, to enhance the creative and innovative value of government projects and services by identifying best practices from other jurisdictions, assisting state agencies with creative strategies, and executing new projects that improve public facilities and services. The office will be led by an Executive Director, appointed by the governor, and will be supported by at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) specialist position, with funding appropriated for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover these positions and other expenses. The bill also mandates that the office submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing its activities, identified innovative strategies, financial information, and future plans, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Ways and Means Hearing (10:15:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 211 & Videoconference) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3007&year=2026 |
| SB3007_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3007_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3007_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3007_SD1_SSCR2607_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3007_SD1_SSCR2607_.pdf |
| SB3007_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3007_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3007_.HTM |
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