HI HB783

Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund capital improvement projects for irrigation systems statewide (dollar amounts left blank in bill)

Allocates funds for improvements to 11 specific irrigation systems across Hawaii: Waimea and Kohala ditch (Hawaii Island), Waiahole and Wahiawa (Oahu), East Maui and Upcountry Maui, Molokai, East Kauai, Kokee, and Kekaha (Kauai), plus statewide agricultural infrastructure

Converts funding for 9 Department of Agriculture positions from the Irrigation System Revolving Fund to the general fund, including irrigation systems services workers, an engineer, and administrative staff

Appropriated funds will not lapse at the end of the fiscal biennium, but any unencumbered moneys will lapse on June 30, 2028

Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further amendments expected)