HI HB2655

Makes appropriations from general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 to fund Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs and other cost adjustments for legislative officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining.

Appropriations directed to the State Ethics Commission, Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, Senate, and House of Representatives (specific dollar amounts left blank in the bill text).

Declares that the appropriations will exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 (specific amount and percentage left blank), determined necessary to serve the public interest.

Cost items for employees paid from federal, special, or other funds shall be paid wholly or proportionately from those respective funds rather than general revenues.

Takes effect July 1, 2050; unexpended or unencumbered funds lapse at the end of the fiscal year.