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HI HB1608

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greggor Ilagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Fenix Space, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for space-related infrastructure in Hawaii

  • Funds the planning, design, procurement, and construction of a Fenix launch platform system and the Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility at Hilo International Airport

  • The Hilo facility will include offices, a payload integration clean room, and hangar space with special equipment

  • Bond issuance authorization is valid from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, with the overall authorization lapsing on June 30, 2031

  • The Department may issue refunding bonds after June 30, 2031, to refinance the original special purpose revenue bonds as needed

Legislative Description

Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Fenix Space, Inc.

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Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/11/2026
Economic Development1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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