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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases the ceiling of the works of art special fund. Appropriates funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the State's public art and collections. Appropriates funds for a collections manager position within the state foundation on culture and the arts.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' ability to manage and preserve Hawaii's public art. It proposes to increase the financial limit, or "ceiling," of the works of art special fund, which is a dedicated account for art projects, to accommodate more commissioned artworks for public spaces. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds, totaling $1,700,000 from general revenues, specifically for the ongoing maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the state's existing public art and collections, ensuring their longevity for future generations. Finally, it allocates $106,548 to establish a new full-time position, a collections manager, within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to oversee and care for these valuable cultural assets.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee(s) on CAA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2461&year=2026 |
| HB2461_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2461_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2461_.HTM |
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