SB 1538 Summary

• Appropriates $15,730,000 for judiciary capital improvement projects during fiscal years 2023-2025, comprised of $3,000,000 in general funds and $12,730,000 in general obligation bond funds.

• Authorizes six specific capital projects including furnishings for Wahiawa Civic Center judiciary complex ($775,000), Kaahumanu Hale elevator upgrades ($4,505,000), Hoapili Hale condensate redirection on Maui ($300,000), Kauai Judiciary Complex reroofing ($4,150,000), Aliiolani Hale A/C replacement ($3,000,000), and statewide facility improvements ($3,000,000).

• Permits the judiciary to delegate project planning, land acquisition, design, construction, and equipment duties to other state or county agencies when advantageous.

• Allows capital improvement appropriations to carry forward beyond fiscal year end, with unencumbered funds lapsing on June 30, 2026, and authorizes the chief justice to make supplemental allotments and reduce project scope based on changed conditions.

• Effective date: January 7, 2059.