HI SB672

Appropriates $4,000,000 in general obligation bonds for repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station on Oahu

Waimanalo Research Station is a 128-acre University of Hawaii facility established in 1950 that supports agricultural research, extension programs, and education from kindergarten through graduate level

Addresses deteriorating infrastructure at the station, where buildings have a median age of approximately 44 years, as well as ongoing security and theft challenges

Funds to be expended by the University of Hawaii for construction purposes during fiscal year 2025-2026

Unencumbered appropriation funds will lapse on June 30, 2028; Act takes effect July 1, 2025