H.B. 1800 Summary

• Appropriates supplemental funds to the Hawaii Judiciary for fiscal years 2012-2013, amending Act 61, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011.

• Adjusts operating appropriations across multiple judicial circuits and administrative units, including Courts of Appeal, First through Fifth Judicial Circuits, Judicial Selection Commission, and Administration.

• Authorizes capital improvement projects totaling $38,456,000 (increased from $31,424,000) for courthouse facility upgrades statewide, including roof repairs, elevator modernization, fire alarm systems, window replacements, and air conditioning improvements at facilities on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii.

• Approves issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $38,456,000 to finance the authorized capital improvement projects.

• Lapses $5,000,000 in prior appropriations from Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, with an effective date of July 1, 2012.