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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls because of the lack of authority to transfer funds between programs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address a funding gap in state programs for the fiscal year 2025-2026 by appropriating general funds to various programs that are expected to face operating shortfalls. This situation arose because a previous provision, which allowed state departments to transfer funds between their programs with legislative notification, was repealed and not reinstated in recent budget acts. The bill proposes to reinstate this flexibility by adding new sections to the General Appropriations Act of 2025 (Act 250) to provide funding for existing programs and to adjust appropriations for specific programs to match their anticipated activity levels, ensuring these actions are budget neutral.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2275&year=2026 |
| HB2275_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2275_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2275_.HTM |
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