HI SB1298

Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to include projected operating costs for all capital improvements in state long-range plans, program and financial plans, and budget requests.

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 37-67 to specify that the director of finance must ensure information about projected operating costs for capital improvements is available for policy decision-making.

Modifies Section 37-69 to require capital improvement project details to include projected operating costs broken down by investment and operating cost elements.

Requires the six-year program and financial plan to display full cost implications of recommended programs, including projected operating costs for capital improvements by cost categories.

Takes effect July 1, 2030.