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HI SB1395

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redirects interest earned on Hawaii's emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund when the reserve fund balance exceeds the fund balance objective established in administrative directive number 22-01

  • Requires the governor to submit a budget request in the following fiscal year for general fund expenditures equal to the deposited interest amount, specifically for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency projects

  • Amends Section 328L-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to change how interest from the emergency and budget reserve fund is allocated based on the fund balance threshold

  • Declares that Hawaii is experiencing a climate emergency requiring comprehensive and coordinated mitigation efforts to protect the state's economy, environment, security, and culture

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To State Funds.

Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land3/14/2025
Energy & Environmental Protection3/6/2025
Ways and Means2/11/2025
Agriculture and Environment1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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