HI HB348

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 to cover Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs and other cost adjustments authorized under chapter 89C, HRS, for legislative officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

Directs appropriations to seven legislative agencies: State Ethics Commission, Office of the Auditor, Office of the Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, Senate, and House of Representatives (specific dollar amounts not detailed in the bill text).

Requires funds to be allotted to the heads of respective legislative agencies for expenditure according to the purposes outlined in the appropriations.

Provides that any appropriated funds not expended or encumbered by the end of the fiscal year shall lapse.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.