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HI HB2522

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012 and $43,700,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013 from general revenues to recapitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund.

  • Appropriates $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012 and $56,000,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013 from general revenues to recapitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.

  • Addresses depletion of state reserve funds caused by economic downturn, with balances of approximately $5,500,000 and $8,800,000 respectively as of June 30, 2011.

  • Responds to concerns raised by bond rating agencies regarding the near depletion of state reserves during fiscal year 2010-2011.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Appropriations; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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