H.B. 185 Summary

• Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Judiciary for the fiscal biennium July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, including operating budgets for Courts of Appeal, five judicial circuits, Judicial Selection Commission, and Administration

• Allocates $168.9 million in general funds (A), $12.7 million in special funds (B), $8.1 million in general obligation bonds (C), and $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds (V) for operating purposes

• Authorizes $13.3 million in capital improvement projects including air conditioning upgrades at Aliiolani Hale, security improvements at Hoapili Hale, parking structure renovations, facility upgrades statewide, and new chiller installation at Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex

• Permits the chief justice to transfer funds and positions between programs for operating purposes and to delegate capital project planning, design, construction, and equipment work to other state or county agencies

• Allows capital improvement appropriations to carry forward beyond fiscal year end, with unencumbered funds lapsing on June 30, 2024; authorizes general obligation bond issuance up to $8.086 million for capital projects