HB 1299 Summary

• Amends Section 103-8.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes to limit the one percent transfer requirement for the works of art special fund to capital improvement appropriations designated for the original construction of state buildings only, removing application to renovation projects.

• Restricts the use of works of art special fund moneys solely to costs related to the acquisition of works of art, eliminating previous authorized uses for site modifications, display, interpretive work, upkeep services, and transportation.

• Appropriates $4,028,811 from general revenues and $283,962 from federal funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for staffing positions and operational costs.

• Authorizes appropriations from general revenues for performing arts initiatives and expanding arts programming in schools, with specific dollar amounts to be determined.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025.