HI HB1252

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) to plan and implement security improvements at Hawaii's state capitol, including controlled access points with x-ray machines on the rotunda and chamber levels that apply to all individuals including legislators and employees.

Mandates installation of fencing or barriers to prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering capitol grounds and to restrict unauthorized access to the capitol rotunda.

Requires employment of private security personnel to staff controlled access points and screen for weapons and contraband in coordination with state and county law enforcement.

Directs DAGS to remove all parking meters from the state capitol parking facility by October 31, 2025, and reallocate parking spaces to state employees on a pro rata basis among the governor, lieutenant governor, senate, house of representatives, and legislative reference bureau.

Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to DAGS for planning and installing security improvements and to DPS for purchasing security screening equipment and contracting private screening personnel; requires annual progress reports to the legislature before the 2026 and 2027 legislative sessions.