HI SB2785

Appropriates general fund revenues from increased transient accommodations tax collections for 51 Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects across all islands for fiscal year 2026-2027

Major water infrastructure funding includes $10 million for Kailapa water supply connection in Waimea, $7.017 million for Kokee ditch in Hanapepe, and $32 million for Princess Kahanu homestead sewer improvements in Nanakuli

Allocates $6 million for statewide firebreak maintenance plus individual firebreak projects totaling over $10 million across Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and Oahu communities

Funds climate resilience projects including $5 million for statewide cesspool conversion, $5 million for geothermal energy commercialization, and multiple erosion and flood mitigation efforts

Effective date is July 1, 2026, with projects aligned to Act 96 (2025) criteria for natural resource protection, climate disaster resilience, and destination management