Bill > HB2183

This bill mandates that the office of the legislative analyst, which was established in 1990 but is not currently operational, must produce "fiscal notes" for all bills that have a financial impact. A fiscal note is a document that details the potential financial consequences of a proposed law, including estimated increases or decreases in state or county revenues and expenditures, statutory provisions affected, and any assumptions made in the cost estimates. The bill also requires that these fiscal notes be made available to the public and prohibits legislative committees from making decisions on fiscal bills without first reviewing a completed fiscal note, ensuring that lawmakers have this crucial financial information before voting. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the operation of the office of the legislative analyst, including salaries and equipment, and clarifies the appointment and removal process for the legislative analyst, as well as their authority to hire staff.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2183&year=2026