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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and shifts certain responsibilities related to the Works of Art Special Fund from the Comptroller to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, with appropriations made for new positions within the latter department to facilitate these changes, all effective in the year 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2118&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB2118_HD1_HSCR411-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2118_HD1_HSCR411-26_.pdf |
| HB2118_HD1_TESTIMONY_ECD-LAB_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2118_HD1_TESTIMONY_ECD-LAB_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2118_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2118_HD1_HSCR32-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2118_HD1_HSCR32-26_.pdf |
| HB2118_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2118_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2118_.HTM |
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