SB2113 Summary

• Amends Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021 to increase capital improvement project funding for the judiciary from $13,306,000 to $28,560,000 for fiscal years 2021-2023

• Authorizes $23,340,000 in general obligation bonds (increased from $8,086,000) to finance judiciary capital projects including air conditioning upgrades at Aliiolani Hale, security improvements at Hoapili Hale, fire alarm and elevator upgrades at Ka'ahumanu Hale, and a new chiller at Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex

• Appropriates supplemental operating funds for various court circuits including Courts of Appeal, First Circuit, Second Circuit, Third Circuit, and Fifth Circuit, with increases to existing budget allocations

• Adds $100,000 each for fiscal year 2022-2023 to support court-appointed guardians ad litem and court-appointed attorneys, and authorizes compensation rates exceeding statutory limits in HRS 571-87

• Takes effect July 1, 2022