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HI SB3094

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor-recommended emergency appropriation for immediate passage during the 33rd Legislature (2026) to address operating shortfalls in state department programs for fiscal year 2025-2026
  • Addresses the 2022 repeal of a budget proviso (Section 72 of Act 88, 2021) that previously allowed departments to transfer funds between their programs with legislative notification
  • Provides third quarter funding for existing programs and adjusts funding levels to match anticipated activity levels across various state departments
  • Amends Act 250, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025 (General Appropriations Act) by adding new appropriation sections and reducing amounts from other program allocations
  • All funding adjustments are budget neutral, redistributing general fund revenues without increasing total state expenditures

Legislative Description

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

Funds

Last Action

Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 3).

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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