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HI HB2240
HI HB2240Making Appropriations To Provide For The Expenses Of The Legislature, The Auditor, The Legislative Reference Bureau, The Ombudsman, And The Ethics Commission.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds from the state's general revenues to cover the operational expenses of various government entities for the fiscal year 2026-2027, including the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Office of the Auditor, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Office of the Ombudsman, and the State Ethics Commission. Specifically, it allocates funds for the regular and interim sessions of the Legislature, the legislative information system which supports technology infrastructure, and the legislative broadcasting program for public access to proceedings. The bill also provides funds for special studies and audits by the Auditor's office, and for accrued vacation payments for employees leaving these agencies, with any unexpended balances lapsing to the general fund by June 30, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to WAM. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2240&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2240_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2240_HD1_HSCR763-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2240_HD1_HSCR763-26_.pdf |
| HB2240_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2240_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2240_.HTM |
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