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HI SB2693

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lorraine Inouye

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for planning, design, and construction of an approximately 50,000 square foot aerospace hangar and support facilities at Hilo International Airport
  • Requires dollar-for-dollar matching contributions from federal government, private sector, or both before state funds are released
  • Matching contributions may include cash, equipment, or in-kind capital improvements and must be verified by the Department of Transportation
  • Unencumbered funds lapse on June 30, 2028
  • Department of Transportation must submit a status report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2028 regular session, covering expenditures, matching contributions, and anticipated economic impacts

Legislative Description

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Aerospace Infrastructure.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/19/2026
Transportation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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