HI HB1939

Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to accept gifted property for use as community venues supporting education, economic development, revenue generation, and the foundation's mission.

Establishes a statewide arts program to increase arts access for children and underserved communities, with prioritized focus on communities affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires.

Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for fiscal year 2024-2025 to develop partnerships with arts organizations and implement the statewide program.

Declares that the appropriation will exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 as necessary to serve the public interest and address needs in the bill.

Effective date: July 1, 3000.