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HawaiiHB 18002025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)HouseWALLET

RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Sponsored By: Nadine K. Nakamura (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Summary

Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2025‑2027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (SD1)

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202 provisions identified: 146 benefits, 27 costs, 29 mixed.

More funding for mental health

The law raises state funding for adult inpatient mental health services from about $134.7 million to $148.7 million. It also increases Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division funding: state funds rise from about $20.4 million to $20.5 million, and private funds rise from about $6.65 million to $6.72 million. These appropriations support services and operations; they do not set individual eligibility or payment amounts.

Better student housing at UH Manoa

The law funds renewal, improvements, and modernization of student housing at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The listed entries are $30.75 million and $28.5 million for each of the corresponding C and E entries. The funding supports housing facilities, but it does not set student housing prices or promise a unit to any student.

More repairs and safety work at schools

The law makes up to $101.6 million available for deferred maintenance, $85.5 million for health and safety work, $81.4 million for school capital and support projects, and $21.3 million for capital and compliance work. Projects include repairs, air-conditioning, waterlines, athletic facilities, and a softball field. The Department of Education must report on use before the 2027 and 2028 regular sessions.

More space for young students

The law appropriates $20 million in each of two listed funding entries for statewide pre-kindergarten facilities. It also provides $35 million for land, design, and construction of a new K–8 school in Central Maui, including equipment and related costs.

More money for roads, airports, and ports

The law funds statewide roads, airports, and ports, including $777 million in airport investment capital and about $749 million for Highways Administration capital work. Maui highways receive $386 million in capital funds. The budget also supports local projects, including $44.9 million for Hilo Harbor and $35 million for Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor. It provides $14.2 million for highway safety and increases authorized staff for that program from 32.2 to 36.2 positions.

More funding for health care payments

The law raises operating funding for Hawaii health care payment programs from about $1.03 billion to $1.08 billion. Federal funding rises from about $2.29 billion to $2.37 billion. The budget does not name specific programs or change individual coverage, eligibility, or payment amounts.

Mixed changes to environmental operations

The law lists second-year operating funds of $86.1 million from B funds, $370.5 million from W funds, and $7.9 million from P funds. It lists $12.6 million for investment capital. One staffing category rises from four positions to five, while another falls from four to three.

More money for school facilities

The law provides $20.2 million in investment capital for school facilities, while the School Facilities Authority’s operating allocation falls from $1.74 million to $1.73 million. School funding rises for maintenance, from $71 million to about $101.6 million, and for health and safety work, from $40 million to about $85.5 million. Other listed amounts rise for access, instructional facilities, support facilities, school capacity, phone and internet systems, and regional kitchens; units for some listed amounts are not stated.

Mixed funding for Hawaii universities

The law reduces University of Hawaii at Manoa operating funds from about $290.6 million to $288.6 million, while raising its investment capital from $28.5 million to $45.5 million. Community college budgets include $191.2 million in fund A and $79.8 million in fund B operating funds, plus $20 million in fund B investment capital; fund C investment capital rises from $10 million to $35 million. A separate university operating amount falls by $258,392, while its capital amount rises from $4,000 to $65 million. The law does not set tuition or change student eligibility.

Funding for water and flood safety

The law funds drainage work at Halai Street and Auwai and planning to breach Lower Kapahi Reservoir for dam safety. It also lists $2 million and $8 million for Red Hill groundwater monitoring; Honolulu must pay 80% of that project's total cost. Manoa Stream flood-risk work has two $1.4 million entries, and Honolulu must match state spending dollar for dollar.

More funding for environment and forestry

The law lists $26 million in investment capital for natural and physical environment work. It also funds forestry management with $8.7 million in general funds, $7.9 million in special funds, and $10.7 million in federal funds for the 2025–2027 budget period.

More funding for rockfall and flood safety

The law adds $2 million for rockfall and flood mitigation projects at locations across Hawaii. The funding supports design and construction, but does not provide direct household payments.

More money for green fee projects

The law directs up to $42 million to green fee projects in fiscal year 2025–2026 and up to $87 million in 2026–2027. Deposits cannot exceed green fee revenue collected after required distributions. Unspent and unencumbered funds return to the general fund on June 30, 2028.

Stronger public buildings and warning sirens

The law increases construction funding for hurricane protection at public buildings from $1.5 million to $4.2 million. Planning funding rises from $1.5 million to $3.75 million. Funding for statewide outdoor warning sirens rises from $5 million to $6.2 million, with $3.5 million for planning.

Funding for water and dam projects

The law authorizes $58.5 million for improvements to the Wahiawa Dam on Oahu. It lists two $10.5 million entries for the Central Maui wastewater treatment plant; Maui County must provide matching funds. It also lists two $1.5 million entries to replace an 18-inch water main along Kuhio Highway. Kauai County must match state funds dollar for dollar before they can be spent.

More funding for emergency medical services

The law raises second-year state funding for emergency medical services and injury prevention from about $59.3 million to $63.8 million. The added funding supports program operations. It does not create a direct household payment or change eligibility.

More funding for Hawaii hospital projects

The law funds renovations, equipment, safety work, and new health care facilities across Hawaii. Projects include hospital emergency-room and power upgrades, health center improvements, mammography equipment, and planning for outpatient care. The schedules list figures such as 25,000 for Keaau and 50,000 for West Hawaii, but the provided summaries do not state their units. Keaau state funds require an equal private-sector match in cash or donated goods and services.

More funding for outbreak control

The law provides $30 million for the Hawaii Department of Health’s disease outbreak control operations. This funding supports statewide response work; it does not create a direct household payment or eligibility rule.

More funding for regional hospitals

The law provides $584.8 million for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation regional operations and lists $131.8 million for investment capital. It adds another $25 million for investment capital. Kahuku Hospital receives $3.4 million for second-year operations and $5.6 million for investment capital. These funds support hospital operations and facilities; the law does not change patient eligibility or prices.

Hilo apartment building demolition

The law appropriates $14 million for plans, land acquisition, and work to demolish the Country Club Apartment Building and related structures and utilities at 121 Banyan Drive in Hilo. The provision does not promise relocation help or other direct payments to residents.

More funding for rental housing

The law makes up to $100 million in fiscal year 2026–2027 bond funds available for 28 rental-housing projects. It also funds Ka Lei Momi at Mayor Wright Homes and early planning for Kaahumanu Homes I. The law does not set rents or guarantee a home to any household. The housing corporation must report project status, spending, and units produced or in development by 30 days before the 2027 regular session.

More Hawaiian home lands development

The law funds lot development and infrastructure for Hawaiian home lands in Hanapepe, Honomu, Keaukaha, and Nanakuli. The listed amounts are 3,000, 18,300, 400, and 2,500; the funding units are not stated. Nanakuli’s funding serves 15 vacant lots on Ulei Loop. The law also funds a 100-unit feasibility study for possible development in Haiku Valley; it does not fund construction there.

More money for Hawaiian homesteads

The law increases funding for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands programs. One amount rises from about $4.8 million to $10.8 million, and another rises from $7 million to $30 million. A third rises from about $394,000 to about $443,000. The law also adds $34.2 million for homestead planning and development. It does not set a direct household payment or change individual eligibility.

More money for Kauhale housing

The law makes up to $18 million available in fiscal year 2026–2027 for Kauhale housing projects. The state office on homelessness and housing solutions must report on project status, spending, and units produced or in development for the preceding December 1–November 30 period. Reports are due 30 days before the 2027 and 2028 regular sessions. The funding does not set household eligibility or payments.

Planning for supportive housing

The law authorizes $5 million for plans and design, including early planning and due diligence, for supportive housing on Oahu. The funding supports project preparation. The provision does not say who will qualify or when units will be available.

More support for public schools

Public school support services gain 26 authorized positions, rising from 849.5 to 875.5. Listed funding rises from $378,937,360 to $379,003,000, from $44,200,920 to $49,400,920, and from $11,597,927 to $19,097,927. Charter school operating funds rise from $162,578,377 to $168,031,444. School community services funding rises from $6,325,235 to $7,000,235. Early learning programs gain three authorized positions, rising from 331 to 334.

More capital for Hawaii counties

The law provides $64.8 million in capital and special funds for county investment. Honolulu receives $2.8 million, Hawaii County $15 million, Maui County $21 million, and Kauai County $26 million. The law does not name specific projects or provide direct household payments.

More funding for state energy programs

The law adds $10 million in general funds for the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and sets its special-fund operating amount at about $98.6 million. The State Energy Office gets about $2.8 million in general funds and $6.8 million in special funds, with its temporary-position limit rising from 25 to 28. The Natural Energy Laboratory receives about $8.1 million for operations and $2 million in bond funds for capital work. These appropriations do not promise household subsidies or lower energy prices.

More money for Hawaii airports

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law funds airport operations and construction across Hawaii. Honolulu airport receives $285.6 million for operations and $215.4 million for capital investment; Kona receives $34.5 million for operations and $82.8 million for capital work. The law also funds general aviation and Kapalua airport operations, and airport improvement projects can qualify for federal aid or reimbursement. The law does not set passenger fees.

More funding for housing development

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation receives $15,641,486 in revolving-fund operating appropriations and $195 million in general-obligation bond funds for investment capital. The law also changes the corporation’s authorized position limits. It does not set household eligibility or the amount of housing help any household receives.

More funding for rental homes

The law raises the Rental Housing Revolving Fund infusion from $50 million to $100 million. It also increases rental assistance staffing from 1 to 3 positions. Operating funds rise from about $1.6 million to $3.8 million, and federal funds rise from about $77 million to $79 million. These changes support rental housing and assistance services but do not change renter eligibility or set an individual assistance amount.

More planning for Oahu communities

The law provides $500,000 for an environmental review of the East Kapolei transit district and $2 million for statewide transit-oriented development planning. It also authorizes $2 million to plan changes to Heeia’s master plan and community rules on Oahu. These funds support reviews and planning, not direct household payments or guaranteed changes to housing costs.

More funding for Hawaii agriculture

For 2025–2027, the law funds agriculture assistance, marketing, resource management, administration, and agribusiness research. Resource management receives $75.95 million in bond funds for capital investment. Agribusiness research receives $13.99 million in general funds, $20.16 million in special funds, and $19.62 million in revolving funds for operations. These appropriations fund state programs; they do not promise direct payments to farmers or households.

Less funding for public health work

The law lists $32.7 million in general funds for communicable disease and public health nursing operations, plus $2.5 million in investment capital. These listed amounts are lower than the prior amounts shown in the source. The law does not change individual coverage eligibility.

Fewer staff and funds for youth academy

The law reduces authorized Youth Challenge Academy staffing from 24.5 to 13.5 positions in one count and from 73.5 to 40.5 in another. One operating amount falls from about $3.89 million to $3.29 million, and another falls from about $6.48 million to $4.68 million. The law does not set student costs or eligibility.

Less capital funding for veterans

The law reduces one capital allocation for veteran services from $35 million to $2.22 million. Another allocation falls from $58 million to $8.58 million. The law does not change individual veteran benefits or provide a household payment.

Prior state funding is canceled

The law cancels specified prior state appropriations or remaining balances. Listed amounts include $50 million for item G-119.1 and $13.557 million for item E-17, along with amounts for other identified items. The canceled funds include amounts that are unallotted, unencumbered, or otherwise covered by the law.

Parks and ocean program funding shifts

The law lowers one parks operating allocation from $12.89 million to $12.57 million, while another rises from $31.09 million to $42.14 million. It provides capital funds for parks, including $14.65 million in bond funds. Ocean recreation receives $11.6 million in capital funds, up from zero. The law does not set user fees or say how access changes.

Changes to public health programs

Chronic disease prevention receives $7,868,246, and one staffing category grows from 2 to 10 positions. State laboratory operating funds fall from $9,262,196 to $8,854,372, while $3.76 million is added for laboratory capital needs. Family health services receive listed second-year amounts of $45,051,849, $18,187,516, $38,045,551, and $12,589,907 from different funding sources. Staffing rises in two categories and falls in another. The law does not set individual eligibility or payments.

Changes to state mental health services

The law raises behavioral health administration funding from $210,907 to $1,178,427, increases one staffing category from 2 to 10, and adds 5 exempt positions. Developmental disabilities services receive $130,385,583 for operations and $1 million for capital. Child and adolescent mental health funding falls from $63,631,355 to $62,835,963, while staffing categories change in both directions. Adult outpatient mental health funding falls from $93,667,271 to $92,622,381, with fewer positions in both listed staffing categories. These changes affect state services, not individual eligibility or payments.

More help for case management services

The law raises case management operating funds from $19,673,479 to $23,259,280, while federal funds fall from $26,393,053 to $22,308,092. One staffing category grows from 287.43 to 366.75 positions; another falls from 226.57 to 147.25. The law does not change household eligibility or create a direct payment.

Changes to public school staffing

The law cuts 11 authorized positions for special education and student support, from 5,368.5 to 5,357.5, while raising their federal funding from about $60.1 million to $61.6 million. Instructional support gains three authorized positions, from 457 to 460, while its operating budget falls from about $93.4 million to $87.5 million. These changes affect school services but do not change student eligibility or set household payments.

More funding for public libraries

The law adds one authorized public library position, from 566.5 to 567.5, and raises one operating allocation from about $47.6 million to $48.1 million. Another allocation falls from $2 million to about $1.54 million. Investment capital funding rises from $25 million to $38 million.

Mixed changes to rental housing funds

Rental housing services operating funds fall from $4,694,409 to $4,566,201. Federal funding rises slightly, from $112,088,200 to $112.1 million, and the law adds $1.3 million for investment capital. Public Housing Authority operating funds fall from $502,838 to $497,140, and one $27,840,930 federal allocation is removed. Another allocation rises from $17,676,361 to $45,517,291. The law does not change household eligibility or rent.

Mixed funding changes at UH campuses

The University of Hawaii at West Oahu receives more operating funding: $24,180,144, up from $24,015,377, and $3 million in investment capital, up from zero. Manoa athletic facility funding rises from $10 million to $11 million. But John A. Burns School of Medicine operating funds fall from $27,613,321 to $27,492,997, and UH Hilo facility funding falls from $15 million to $9.5 million. Two university debt service appropriations also fall, from $165,254,696 to $143,405,765 and from $193,181,876 to $168,315,610. The law does not state a tuition change.

Raises for state employees

For fiscal year 2026–2027, the law provides $1,820,168 in general funds and $320,844 in special funds for state employee salary adjustments. The Commission on Salaries must recommend the adjustments. The governor may move this money among departments and programs to carry them out. The law does not state each employee’s raise.

Free tax help for Hawaii residents

The law provides grant funding to expand free tax services for low- and moderate-income Hawaii residents. The text does not name the grant recipient or amount.

Community food programs get support

The law gives Malama O Puna a $220,000 grant for food security, invasive species control, and community economic development. It also funds roofing over Surfing the Nations’ food distribution courtyard. The listed amount for the courtyard project does not state its units.

Community partners get coordination funds

The law provides Ceeds of Peace with $95,000 to strengthen coordination among educators, service providers, and community partners. The grant is paid through a contract and does not set a direct household benefit.

Conservation office building replacement

The law changes the Hawaii conservation enforcement office project from renovation to replacement because the building has severe termite and structural damage. The funding entry is listed as 1,000, but its units are not stated. The project supports a state office, not a direct household payment.

Funding for cleanup and environmental work

The law funds environmental and site work, including Kunia wastewater plant upgrades, Red Hill monitoring, and projects in Waianae and Kalaupapa. The listed funding includes $1.2 million for demolition and site cleanup at 121 Banyan Drive and $700,000 to plan removal of a state-owned ocean structure near Shangri La. Several other project amounts are listed without units in the provided text.

Funding for Hawaiian culture and history

The law provides $100,000 for a documentary about Hawai‘i’s 1978 Constitutional Convention and $80,000 to care for culturally important sites across Kaua‘i. It also provides $35,000 for services helping people and families reconnect with Japanese ancestry, and $80,000 for civic engagement in Hawai‘i’s Korean-American community.

Funding for tax help organization

The law provides an $85,000 grant to Hawaii Tax Help and Financial Empowerment Solutions. The law does not describe the activities funded or who may receive services.

Funding for veterans cemetery repairs

The law funds improvements at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2, the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, and state veterans cemeteries statewide. Projects include waterlines, columbarium walls, repairs, and renovations. Some projects must be judged necessary to qualify for federal aid. The source lists funding figures but does not state their units.

Funding to close large cesspools

The law provides $1.5 million to close large-capacity cesspools in line with the EPA Consent Agreement and Final Order. It does not say whether owners or operators receive payments or reimbursements for their costs.

Funding to control farm and animal diseases

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law funds plant pest and disease control with $23.1 million in general funds, $13.1 million in special funds, and $465,946 in federal funds. It also provides $6.0 million for rabies quarantine and $3.3 million for animal disease control.

Grants for children and seniors

The law provides $300,000 to Moiliili Community Center for programs serving children and seniors. It also gives Na Kama Kai $400,000 to expand ocean safety and swim education for children in underserved communities.

Grants support land and coastal care

The law provides $200,000 through the Office of Community Services for 808 Cleanups, supporting conservation, community services, and cultural and youth learning. It also provides $195,000 to North Shore Community Land Trust for conservation easements that protect land and public benefits.

Grants support local arts and performances

The law provides $198,500 to stabilize the Hawai‘i Public Television Foundation’s operations and $250,000 to the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra for public orchestral experiences. Sound of Aloha Chorus receives $25,000 for entertainment and educational opportunities for Hawai‘i residents.

Grants support youth and child safety

The law funds several youth-serving groups: Adult Friends for Youth receives $300,000, Common Grace $105,000, and Ho‘ola Nā Pua $250,000 for statewide work to prevent and respond to child sexual exploitation and trafficking. It also grants $20,000 to Hamakua Youth Foundation for organizational needs and $12,000 to Surfing the Nations for youth outreach. The grants support organizations, not direct household payments.

Immigration legal aid gets funding

The law provides The Legal Clinic with a $100,000 grant for immigration legal services in Hawai‘i. The money supports the legal services organization, not direct payments to individuals.

Legal help for low-income custody cases

The law provides Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i with a $150,000 grant. The money supports legal aid for low-income people seeking custody, but does not create an individual payment or entitlement.

Local cultural centers get upgrades

The law funds work to convert Kualiʻi into a historic house museum, replace the roof and add solar panels at ʻŌlelo Community Media, and repair the United Chinese Society building. The listed grant amounts do not state their units.

Local groups get community grants

The law provides nearly $1 million in grants to six local groups. The grants support arts technology and staff training, safety work, pet-surrender prevention, Waikiki outreach, and upkeep of YMCA Camp Naue. The funding goes to organizations, not directly to households.

Matched funding for a Hawaii shelter

The law lists two $5 million funding entries for plans, design, and construction of a community center and shelter at Spencer Kalani Schutte Park. The State cannot spend its funds unless the County of Hawaii provides an equal match.

Matched upgrades at Hanapepe Stadium

The law lists two $3.5 million entries for Hanapepe Stadium improvements, including locker rooms, lighting, and electrical work. The County of Kauai must provide an equal match before the State can spend its funds.

More dependable community transportation

The law provides $100,000 to the Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council for vehicles to support community transportation. It also gives North Shore Transportation Alternatives a $250,000 grant for a community-led transportation plan and public engagement. The planning grant does not itself fund construction.

More funding for community resilience

The law provides $275,000 to Hui O Hau‘ula for resilience, emergency planning, and food security training in Koʻolauloa. It also provides $150,000 for Kaua‘i resilience-building events and $200,000 to Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services for community resilience work.

More funding for emergency response

The law raises Hawaii Emergency Management Agency operating funds to about $17.8 million in fund A and $5.6 million in fund B. It also provides $10.4 million in fund C and $7.25 million in fund P for investment capital. The funding supports the agency’s emergency management work.

More funding for environmental health

The law increases the Department of Health’s environmental health administration funds to about $4.3 million from revolving funds and $5.8 million from private funds. It supports state administration, but does not set a direct household payment or eligibility rule.

More funding for forests and recreation

The budget provides about $4.8 million in fund A, $1.9 million in fund B, and $6.4 million in federal funds for forest and outdoor recreation programs. It also provides $5.3 million for capital investment. The law does not specify changes to fees or access.

More funding for law enforcement offices

The law raises funding for Hawaii law enforcement general administration to $18.4 million, up from $17 million. It also provides $2 million for capital investment. The law does not specify a direct household payment or a particular service change.

More funding for parks and gyms

The law authorizes $1.3 million for improvements to agricultural and other parks statewide. It also funds renovation of Kawananakoa Gym, including equipment and site work. The state can spend the gym funds only after Hawaii County provides a dollar-for-dollar match; gym users do not owe the match.

More funding for pesticide oversight

The law lists second-year operating funds of $2,669,929 from A funds and $2,714,038 from W funds for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Pesticides program. The provision does not establish a household payment or eligibility rule.

More funding for public defenders

The law increases operating funds for the Hawaii Office of the Public Defender to about $15.3 million, up from about $15.1 million. It supports office operations but does not change who qualifies for representation.

More funding for statewide planning

The law raises one general-fund operating allocation for statewide planning from $4.28 million to $4.34 million. It also provides $3.15 million in fund B operating money and $7 million in fund C capital funds. No direct household payment or eligibility change is specified.

More funding for Waiawa prison

The enacted budget adds $4 million for capital investment at the Waiawa Correctional Facility. The law does not specify a change to facility services or a direct household benefit.

More funding for water resources

The law lists second-year operating funds of $4,396,269 from A funds and $3,283,123 from B funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources Water Resources program. It does not set a direct household benefit or charge.

More help for animal welfare groups

The law provides a $200,000 grant to the Hawaiian Humane Society to expand its program for managing stray-cat populations. It also provides $175,000 to Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for animal care, adoptions, and spay and neuter services.

More money for aquarium improvements

The enacted budget provides $7 million for aquarium capital investment, replacing the prior $0 amount. The law does not say whether admission prices or services change.

More money for the governor’s office

The law raises the Hawaii Office of the Governor’s operating funds to about $4.9 million, up from about $4.6 million. The added money supports office operations, not a direct household service or payment.

More support for child protection

The law raises Child Protective Services operating funds from about $50.6 million to about $58.1 million. The added money supports child-protection services. The law does not change eligibility or provide direct household payments.

More support for domestic violence survivors

The law provides $100,000 to the Domestic Violence Action Center to expand support for victims. It also provides Parents and Children Together with $300,000 for intervention services for survivors and children affected by family violence. The grants support service providers; they do not set individual payments or eligibility rules.

More support for fire and building safety

The law funds the State Fire Marshal’s office with $118,000 in fund A and $718,600 in fund B. It also funds two State Building Code Council positions and $326,882 in operating costs. These appropriations do not change building code rules or provide direct household payments.

More support for Hawaii’s natural resources

The law funds state work on ecosystems, fire protection, conservation enforcement, watersheds, and water and land development. Listed capital funding includes $10.1 million for native resources and fire protection, $6 million for ecosystems, and $5 million for watershed work. It also raises staffing limits for fire protection and enforcement. These funds do not create direct household payments.

More support for local food programs

The law provides $100,000 to Aloha Harvest to expand its food operations and $100,000 to Makahanaloa Fishing Association for local food security. Kalihi Community Center receives $200,000 to support low-income and underserved people and families. The Office of Community Services also receives $5,794,445 in general funds and $20 million in bond funds for investment capital during the 2025–2027 budget period.

More support for rural neighborhood safety

The law provides a $175,000 grant to the Neighborhood Security Watch Council. The money supports neighborhood safety and community policing in rural and underserved communities.

Nonprofit service centers get repairs

The law funds a replacement heating and cooling system at Lanakila Pacific’s Honolulu facility. It also supports Parents And Children Together’s purchase of a permanent headquarters property. The listed grant amounts do not state their units.

Oahu animal shelter gets funding

The law provides a grant to the Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to build facilities at a no-kill animal shelter. The listed amount does not state its units.

Older adults get program funding

The law provides Catholic Charities Hawaii with a $150,000 grant for an independent program for older adults. It does not describe the program’s services, eligibility rules, or direct payments to participants.

Poamoho Camp water line gets repairs

The law funds repairs to Poamoho Camp’s main water pipeline. The project aims to restore and maintain reliable drinking water service for the camp. The listed grant amount does not state its units.

Removal of deep seawater pipelines

The law authorizes $2 million to remove deep seawater pipelines at or offshore of Host Park, including related ground work. The project is associated with the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. It does not specify a direct household benefit or eligibility rule.

State building renovation planning

The law provides $725,000 for a replacement elevator at Fort Ruger Building 306A. It also provides $2 million to upgrade state offices and $2 million to plan a full State Capitol renovation, including temporary space for occupants and operations.

State funds community services

The law appropriates $5,794,445 in general funds for the Office of Community Services and $20 million in bond funds for investment capital during the 2025–2027 budget period. The law does not specify which households receive services or how much they receive.

State plans land projects in Hawaii

The law provides $500,000 to plan development of four state parcels near the Keoneae rail station in East Kapolei. It also provides $270,000 to acquire the Grand Naniloa Golf Course leasehold in Hilo. The acquisition can proceed through eminent domain, voluntary withdrawal, or agreement.

Support for farms and farm fair

The law provides $58,300 to the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council for work to mitigate agricultural crime. It also provides $300,000 to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Foundation to improve infrastructure for the Hawaii State Farm Fair at Whitmore Village. Both grants are paid through contracts.

Upgrades at two correctional centers

The law provides $3 million for the Oahu Community Correctional Center–Laumaka Work Furlough Center and $5 million for the Women's Community Correctional Center kitchen. The kitchen funding also supports related services and education. These funds do not provide direct household payments.

Upgrades to public safety communications

The law lists $4 million and $2 million for repairs, upgrades, and expansion of statewide communications systems, including radios, sites, and towers. The systems support state and local public-safety agencies using the Hawaii Wireless Interoperability Network.

Veterans' facility gets repairs

The law provides a grant for tenant repairs and facility maintenance at U.S. Vets Barber’s Point on Oahu. The project supports facilities serving veterans. The listed amount does not state its units.

Vidinha Stadium gets safety upgrades

The law lists two $8 million funding entries for Vidinha Stadium improvements, including accessibility, lighting, restrooms, and pedestrian safety work. The County of Kauai must provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds before the state money can be spent.

Waikiki gets beach improvements

The law provides $7 million to restore Waikiki Beach up to the shoreline and $5 million for beach improvements in two Waikiki areas. A separate grant supports design work at Kuhio Beach Park, including safety and infrastructure plans. The beach restoration does not cover structures on private property above the shoreline; the design grant amount is listed as 300, but its units are not stated.

Funding for highway repairs and safety

The law funds major repairs and upgrades to state highway tunnels, highway facilities, and lighting at crossings and other warranted areas. It also adds funding for statewide highway planning and studies. Listed amounts include 5,166 and 20,664 for tunnel work, 2,663 for highway facilities, 4,655 and 1 for lighting, and 500 for planning; the units are not stated. The projects are designated as necessary to qualify for federal aid financing or reimbursement.

More planning for three libraries

The law provides $1 million to plan projects at Kalihi-Palama Public Library, $2 million for a new Kapaa Library, and $1.25 million for Mililani Public Library projects. These funds support planning and design, not direct household payments.

State benefits system gets funding

The law provides capital funding to finish the state benefits eligibility computer system. The listed amount is 10,000, but the provided text does not state its units. The funding supports the system used by people applying for or receiving state benefits; it does not change who qualifies or how much they receive.

Community health centers get upgrades

The law funds renovations at the Lanai Community Health Center, ventilation and air-conditioning work at Palolo Chinese Home, and safety and access upgrades at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. These grants support facilities and patients, but do not change insurance coverage, eligibility, or household health costs. The listed project amounts do not state their units.

Funding for a Maui veterans home

The law funds plans, design, construction, and equipment for a new state veterans home on Maui. The project must be deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing or reimbursement. The funding figures are listed as 35,000 and 58,000, but the source does not state their units.

Health facilities get upgrade funding

The law funds improvements at hospitals, clinics, a pharmacy, and care facilities, including Kahuku Medical Center, Hale Ola, and the Kalaupapa care home. It also supports pediatric and school-based clinic services in Wahiawa and a community pharmacy in Kealakekua. Several schedule amounts are listed without units in the provided text, so they cannot be stated as dollar amounts.

Help enrolling in Medicaid coverage

The law provides a $300,000 grant for Medicaid enrollment and eligibility assistance. The grant supports low-income patients seeking to get or keep health coverage. It does not change Medicaid eligibility or provide direct payments to patients.

More behavioral health and clinic support

The law provides $200,000 for trauma-informed behavioral health and care coordination for people with complex substance use and mental health conditions. It also provides $250,000 for long-term support after drug detoxification and $200,000 for an X-ray system and medical-image equipment at Alii Health Center. These grants fund services and clinic equipment, not direct patient payments.

More community wellness and health support

The law gives $150,000 to Family Endeavors for mental wellness, $250,000 to Keala Foundation for youth health, and $200,000 to Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola for mental health and food security. It also gives United Self Help $100,000 for emotional support and the Wahiawa Center for Community Health $400,000 for childhood nutrition and chronic-disease prevention. These are grants to organizations, not direct household payments or guaranteed services.

More daytime help for seniors

The law provides grants totaling $1.08 million for senior and adult day services, care coordination, and support. Recipients include Hale Makua Health Services, Hawaii Island Adult Care, and Ohana Pacific Foundation. Other grants support senior wellness, food security, and services for blind and visually impaired seniors. The grants go to service providers, not directly to households.

More funding for health care assurance

The law raises the Health Care Assurance program’s listed funding from $2.105 million to $2.226 million. The funding supports program operations. The provision does not state changes to coverage, eligibility, or household payments.

More funding for medical cannabis oversight

The law provides operating funds of $2,959,877 from A funds and $2,925,368 from B funds for the state Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation. The provision does not change individual eligibility or provide a direct household benefit.

More health care in correctional facilities

The law raises operating funds for health care in Hawaii correctional facilities from about $38.9 million to $41.5 million. The funding supports care for people in those facilities. The provision does not specify changes to individual coverage or eligibility.

More local access to health care

The law funds local providers for primary, preventive, dental, behavioral, and rehabilitation care, plus care coordination, a milk bank, and a medical campus. Awards include $300,000 each for AlohaCare, Hānai Waiū Milk Bank, Waimanalo Health Center, and Molokai Community Health Center; $350,000 for Queen’s care coordination; and $205,850 for Kalihi-Palama preventive care. Other grants support street medicine, rehabilitation, community health centers, dental access, and Puna medical campus construction. The money goes to organizations, not directly to households, and does not guarantee individual coverage.

More sports programs for people with disabilities

The law provides $100,000 to Special Olympics Hawai‘i. The grant supports sports training and competition, health screenings, leadership, and school programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

More funding for statewide Kauhale homes

The law raises the listed funding for statewide Kauhale housing projects from 13,000 to 18,000. The projects serve people experiencing homelessness and their communities. The bill text does not state the units for these amounts or provide direct household payments.

More planning for public housing

The law funds early planning for Kaahumanu Homes on Oahu, Kapaa Homes on Kauai, Lanakila Homes on Hawaii island, and Nanakuli Homes on Oahu. The listed amounts are 700, 4,000, 3,500, 700, and 750; the funding units are not stated. The Hawaii Public Housing Authority can use the money for studies, permits, design, and related work. This funding does not promise a home or direct payment to any household.

More support for Hawaiian homesteads

The law provides $750,000 to Kula No Na Po‘e Hawai‘i for programs, outreach, and family stability in Hawaiian homestead communities. It also funds improvements by the Waiohuli Hawaiian Homestead Association, including fencing and construction work. The listed amount for those improvements does not state its units.

Funding for state labor negotiations

The law provides $1,820,168 in general funds and $320,844 in special funds for statewide collective bargaining operations. This funding does not itself change state workers’ wages, benefits, or bargaining rights.

Modern engineering labs for Hawaii students

The law provides $9 million to renovate and modernize engineering laboratories in Holmes Hall at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The labs support civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering programs. The funding goes to the university facility, not directly to students.

More classrooms at Hawaii public schools

The law funds school construction and temporary classrooms across Hawaii. Up to $6 million is available in fiscal year 2026–2027, with portable classrooms at Lanai High and Elementary and Paia Elementary as priorities. Other funds support a new East Kapolei school, school replacement or renovation, and temporary facilities. The Department of Education must report on the portable-classroom funding before the 2027 and 2028 regular sessions.

More community learning and arts programs

The law provides grants for peace education, arts education, agriculture learning, Hawaiian-language history and civics, creative media, and music services. Examples include $300,000 for agriculture education and $314,600 for creative media learning. The listed grants total about $1.02 million.

More funding for worker support programs

The law provides $6,017,798 for vocational rehabilitation, $1,414,981 for wage standards, and $8,790,137 for disability compensation during the 2025–2027 fiscal biennium. These appropriations fund state programs. They do not change who qualifies, wage rules, compensation amounts, or individual payment formulas.

More funding for workplace and labor boards

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law provides $1,363,595 for the workplace-safety program, $1,804,451 for the Civil Rights Commission, $1,115,919 for the Labor Relations Board, and $1,183,707 for the labor appeals board. These appropriations fund state agencies but do not change workers' rights, safety rules, or appeal procedures.

More job training and career support

The law provides $150,000 for a readiness program assisting disadvantaged residents, $125,000 for youth construction career pathways, and $150,000 for job training, career changes, and skills development. The grants support services, not direct payments to participants.

More learning programs for Hawaii students

The law funds education and learning programs through grants to community organizations. Grants support youth international study, statewide tsunami education, read-aloud programs, youth mentorship, and science and technology learning. The funding supports programs, not direct payments to students.

More programs and services for students

The law funds student programs, including STEM, mentorship, after-school athletics, leadership, arts, and land-based learning. Grants include $100,000 for STEM, $105,000 for mentorship, and $200,000 for land-based education. It also provides $80,000 for safe, reliable transportation at Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School.

More support for students and girls

The law funds programs for young people through grants to community organizations. The grants support scholarships, training, and competitions for female high school wrestlers, along with student well-being, life skills, and trauma-informed education. The law does not set individual scholarship amounts or payments.

More workforce training for Hawaii workers

The law funds job training and career programs through grants to Hawaii organizations. The grants support building, marine science, aviation, environmental, culinary, and youth employment training, as well as economic advancement programs for women. One grant supports a youth training center, but its listed amount does not state a currency unit.

Plans move ahead for Kaimuki Library

The law appropriates $1.25 million for plans and design for projects related to Kaimuki Public Library. The funding supports project planning, not direct household payments.

School upgrades for local students

The law funds improvements at local schools and education centers. Projects include athletic facilities, a girls’ locker room, school meal facilities, portable classrooms, a pre-kindergarten and teacher-housing plan, and a new charter-school classroom building. It also funds a new classroom and renovations at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, an education facility in Kaneohe, and a youth education center. Several listed project amounts do not state a currency unit.

Youth and community centers get upgrades

The law funds a youth ocean center in Waianae and an outdoor pavilion at Kawaiikini charter school. It also supports planning at Nuʻuanu YMCA, restoration work at Camp Naue, and renovations at YWCA Kokokahi. The listed project amounts do not state their units.

Youth centers get facility upgrades

The law funds roof repairs and redevelopment planning at the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center. It also provides $8 million to upgrade two buildings, utilities, and systems at the Youth Challenge Academy. The listed Kawailoa amounts are 3,720 and 3,500, but the provided text does not state their units.

Convention center gets roof repairs

The law authorizes $21 million for plans, design, construction, and equipment for rooftop repairs at the Hawaii Convention Center on Oahu. The money supports the facility and its users, not direct household payments.

Hawaii funds a broadband office

The law funds a Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office for the 2025–2027 budget period. It provides $360,000 in each listed fiscal-year column and authorizes 3 temporary positions. The law does not provide a household broadband subsidy or direct payment.

Libraries get safety and building upgrades

The law provides $50 million across two funding entries for safety, access, and repairs in the state library system. It also appropriates $1 million for Aina Haina, $1.5 million for Ewa Beach library planning, $5 million for Kailua, and $2 million for a Pahoa library and transit hub. Together, these library projects receive $59.5 million.

More electric vehicle charging stations

The law funds planning, design, and construction of electric vehicle charging stations statewide. The project is designated as necessary to qualify for federal aid or reimbursement. The listed funding entries are 798, 1,997, and 11,180, but the provided text does not state their units; this is infrastructure funding, not a vehicle rebate.

More funding for Guard facilities

The law raises listed construction funding for Hawaii Army National Guard facilities from about $1.17 million to $7.4 million. Planning funding rises from about $3.22 million to $16.6 million. The law does not create a direct household payment.

More funding for Hawaii cable oversight

The law raises operating funds for Hawaii’s cable television program from about $2.5 million to about $2.54 million. It does not specify a change to cable prices, household access, or consumer rights.

More funding for Hawaii tourism

For 2025–2027, the law provides $3.6 million for tourism authority operations, $39.4 million for tourism branding and marketing, and $7.6 million for destination stewardship and community programs. The money funds state programs, not direct household payments.

More funding for Hawaii tourism events

The law adds $350,000 in special funds for the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s sports and signature events program during the 2025–2027 budget period. The funding supports events and program operations, not direct household payments.

More funding for utility regulation

The law raises operating funds for the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission from about $19.8 million to about $21.5 million. It does not specify a change to household utility rates or service.

More money for clean energy loans

For fiscal year 2026–2027, the law puts $10 million into Hawaii’s clean energy and efficiency loan fund. It does not say who can borrow or set loan terms.

More support for international affairs

The law adds $1.3 million in special funds for the state’s Office of International Affairs during the 2025–2027 budget period. The money supports office operations and is not a direct household payment.

Natural resources sites get upgrades

The law funds repairs and equipment at the Anuenue Fisheries Research Center and upgrades to the Kilauea radio repeater. It also supports repairs at the Maui baseyard, work at the West Kauai baseyard and Hanapepe offices, and acquisition and renovation of the former Hawaii Loa campus for state agency divisions. The listed amounts for these projects do not state their units.

New financial system for state agencies

The law provides $35 million to plan, design, build, and equip a statewide financial system for Hawaii state agencies. The provision does not set a direct household payment or an implementation date.

State airports get operations funding

The law funds operations and upgrades at Kahului, Hilo, and Kalaeloa airports. Kahului has 184 authorized permanent positions and $52.5 million for operations, plus $67 million in revenue-bond capital funds. Hilo has 86 positions and about $29 million for operations, plus $7.03 million in revenue-bond capital funds. The Kalaeloa project can qualify for federal aid; its listed amounts lack units in the provided text.

Statewide fund for project changes

The law provides two $4 million funding entries for a statewide project adjustment fund. State agencies can use the fund for changes to public works projects, subject to the appropriations act. It does not identify a direct household payment or specific project allocation.

Statewide public facilities get repairs

The law provides two $20 million funding entries for improvements and maintenance at public facilities and sites across Hawaii. It does not name the sites or set completion dates.

Funding for airport upgrades

The law funds terminal and facility improvements at Hana Airport, statewide airport construction, and height modernization facilities on various islands. It lists 11,386 and 1 for Hana Airport, 31,000 for statewide construction, and 4,029 and 4,172 for height modernization; the units are not stated. Some projects are designated as necessary to qualify for federal aid financing or reimbursement. The law does not create a direct household payment or new charge.

More funds for highways and bike routes

The law funds highway traffic improvements, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and highway research and workforce training. Listed funding includes 8,276 and 23,349 for highway enhancements, 42,570 and 135,480 for traffic-flow work, and 1,400 and 17,360 for research and training. The bill text does not state the units for these amounts. These funds support transportation projects, not direct household payments.

More money for Hawaii airport upgrades

The law funds airport planning and upgrades, including statewide airfield construction and improvements at Lihue Airport. Listed funding includes 667,162 for statewide airfield work, 8,096 and 4,600 for Lihue Airport, and 49,500 for statewide airport development. The bill text does not state the units for these amounts. The projects support airport infrastructure, not direct household payments.

Funding for labor department operations

For 2025–2027, the law provides $2.75 million in general funds for labor department administration. The amended budget lists no special-fund operating money. It does not change benefit eligibility or set direct household payments.

More funding for state labor statistics

The law provides $174,297 in general funds for the Research and Statistics program during the 2025–2027 budget period. It does not set a new household service or change individual rights or benefits.

University farm sites get upgrades

The law provides $4 million to repair and redesign the University of Hawaii’s Waimanalo agricultural research station. It also provides $6 million for a research farm at Magoon and $6 million for improvements at Waialee Station. These projects support university research facilities, not direct household payments.

Grant supports Haleiwa business center

The law provides $50,000 for fiscal year 2026–2027 to Haleiwa Main Street. The grant supports operations of a visitor and business services center and is paid through a contract. It does not establish a direct household payment or individual eligibility.

More money for farm loans

For fiscal year 2026–2027, the law puts $10 million into Hawaii’s agricultural development loan fund. It does not say who can borrow or set loan terms.

More support for Hawaii agriculture

The law funds agriculture projects and organizations, including $294,250 for Hawaii’s floriculture industry, $200,000 for North Shore EVP, and $130,000 for the Waipa Foundation’s local food work. It also funds an agricultural technology warehouse in Hilo and improvements to the Waimea irrigation system. Grants support a Waikane agriculture hub and equipment for a community garden; the listed amounts for those grants do not state their units.

New facilities support farms and makers

The law authorizes $15 million to develop Royal Kunia Agricultural Park on Oahu. It also authorizes $6 million for an entrepreneur processing and manufacturing facility on Oahu. The funding supports the facilities and their users; the law does not limit the manufacturing project to small businesses or provide direct household payments.

Pier 2 gets safety upgrades

The law authorizes $1 million for plans, construction, equipment, and other safety-compliance improvements at the Pier 2 Foreign Trade Zone on Oahu. It does not provide direct household payments.

Cuts to Hawaii law enforcement funding

The law reduces listed operating funds for the Hawaii Sheriff Division from about $28.62 million to $28.58 million. Criminal investigation funding falls from about $3.46 million to $3.45 million, and law enforcement training funding falls from about $2.67 million to $2.62 million. The law does not specify service or staffing changes.

Fewer staff at youth correctional facility

The law reduces authorized staffing at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility from 90 to 89 positions and operating funds from $9,992,933 to $9,934,637. It also replaces a $3.72 million capital allocation with $3.5 million from a different state account.

Less funding for adult protective services

The law reduces operating funding for adult protective and community services from about $6.88 million to $6.70 million. It does not specify changes to personal eligibility or benefits.

Less funding for crime victim compensation

The law reduces listed operating funds for the Crime Victim Compensation Commission from about $1.13 million to $1.10 million. It does not change stated award amounts or eligibility.

Less funding for disaster response

The law reduces listed operating funds for physical disaster programs from about $10.26 million to $9.89 million in one fund, and from about $1.43 million to $1.40 million in another. It does not specify which services change or provide direct household assistance.

Less funding for election oversight

The law reduces listed operating funds for the Campaign Spending Commission from about $1.03 million to $1.01 million. Funds for the Office of Elections fall from about $2.60 million to $2.53 million. The law does not change voter eligibility or add voter requirements.

Less funding for land stewardship

The law reduces listed second-year operating funds for the Aha Moku Advisory Committee to $279,298, the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission to $1,800,493, and the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to $13,805,142. It does not change household eligibility or create direct payments.

Less funding for language access

The law reduces operating funds for Hawaii’s Office of Language Access from about $714,000 to $656,000. It does not specify changes to individual services, eligibility, or payments.

Less funding for non-state prisons

The law reduces the listed operating funds for non-state correctional facilities from about $42.59 million to $40.08 million. It does not say which facilities or services change.

Less funding for women’s status office

The law reduces operating funds for the Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women from $184,462 to $179,433. It does not change individual rights or eligibility.

Less funding for Hawaiian home lands upkeep

The law lists 10,000 for statewide repairs and upkeep of existing Hawaiian home lands infrastructure, down from a previously listed 20,000. The funding units are not stated. The money supports infrastructure work, not direct payments to households.

Less money to finish school projects

The law lowers listed funding for completing school projects from 50,000 to 10,000; the units are not stated. The money can cover construction management, purchase orders, utility charges, change orders, and other project completion costs.

Less funding for historic preservation

The law reduces listed operating funds for historic preservation from about $4.52 million to $4.30 million. It does not specify changes to household costs or access to services.

Less funding for Nawiliwili Harbor

The law reduces listed second-year capital funding for Nawiliwili Harbor from about $9.99 million to $4.99 million. It does not specify the effects on harbor services or household costs.

Less funding for revenue collection

The law cuts two state operating appropriations for revenue collection support. One falls from $18.45 million to $18.25 million; the other falls from $19.53 million to $19.52 million. It does not directly change household tax bills.

Less funding for stadium events

The law reduces listed operating funds for Aloha Stadium spectator events and shows from about $8.77 million to $8.60 million. It does not specify changes to ticket prices or event availability.

Less funding for state financial reviews

The law reduces listed operating funds for Hawaii’s accounting system from about $8.43 million to $8.34 million. Funding for expenditure reviews falls from about $1.63 million to $1.59 million. These changes do not directly alter household taxes, benefits, or legal duties.

Less funding for tax services

The law reduces listed funding for tax compliance from about $10.67 million to $10.43 million. Tax collection funding falls from about $3.43 million to $3.35 million, and tax processing funding falls from about $7.12 million to $6.86 million. These cuts do not change household tax rates, bills, or filing rules.

Less funding for the lieutenant governor’s office

The law reduces listed operating funds for the Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor from about $2.25 million to $2.19 million. It does not specify a particular service reduction or household cost.

University workers' health funding falls

The law reduces the University of Hawaiʻi employee health premium payment appropriation from about $70 million to $69.5 million. The budget supports premium payments, but the law does not change employee eligibility, coverage, or an individual employee's premium.

Less funding for workforce programs

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law sets general-fund operating appropriations at $6,541,969 for Workforce Development and $445,355 for the Workforce Development Council. Employment and training service funding falls from $469,505 to $456,672. The law does not change individual training eligibility or provide a direct household payment.

Unemployment program funding changes

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law sets the Unemployment Insurance Program’s general-fund operating appropriation at $1,074,905 in the changed entry. This is program funding, not a stated change to unemployment benefit amounts or claimant eligibility.

Less funding for aquaculture development

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law sets the changed general-fund operating appropriation for Aquaculture Development at $958,873. It does not identify which projects receive support or provide direct household payments.

Arts foundation funding shifts

The law lowers one State Foundation on Culture and the Arts operating allocation from $14.43 million to $14.37 million. Another rises from $3.34 million to $5.64 million. The budget does not specify how arts access or costs change for households.

Hawaii Guard funding shifts

The law lowers one operating allocation for the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard from $7.08 million to $6.89 million. Another rises from $40.21 million to $40.55 million. It also provides $7.4 million in fund C and $16.6 million in fund P for capital investment.

Hawaii shifts disaster prevention funding

The law lowers one operating allocation for Hawaii disaster prevention from $110,000 to $107,298. It raises another from $7.66 million to $8.06 million. The budget does not name specific projects or household payments.

Health department funding shifts

The law lowers health status monitoring funds from $2.26 million to $2.17 million, while another program allocation rises from $530,318 to $1 million. Health department administration funding falls from $32.04 million to $30.5 million, and exempt positions drop from 11 to 3. The law also adds $2 million in operating funds and $5.1 million in capital funds. It does not change health coverage eligibility or provide direct household payments.

Mixed funding shifts for justice agencies

The law lowers one Narcotics Enforcement Division funding line from $1,713,945 to $1,706,445 and raises another from $1,004,853 to $1,134,333. Criminal justice information funding falls from $2,497,809 to $2,447,162 in one fund and rises from $1,204,841 to $1.55 million in another. Public safety administration also receives listed operating and capital funds, including $42 million for AGS investment capital and an added $3 million for PSD.

More repairs for Makaweli Ditch

The law directs a $350,000 grant to Malama Kauai for repairs and upgrades to Makaweli Ditch. This replaces the earlier plan to establish an agricultural park in East Kauai.

New plans for two community grants

The law redirects a $150,000 Hawaii Theatre Center grant to electrical upgrades instead of residential facilities. It redirects a $400,000 Hawaii United Okinawa Association grant to restroom renovation equipment instead of land purchase and electrical upgrades.

Nonprofit grants fund different projects

The law redirects four grants without changing their stated amounts. The $300,000 Arc of Hilo grant now funds adult day health facility renovations, while the $800,000 Hawaii Foodbank grant funds a new facility instead of solar panels. A $175,000 veterans memorial grant funds a fire hydrant and water line, and a $120,000 Hilo trails grant supports bicycle and pedestrian education instead of trail repairs.

Changes to child care funding

State operating funding for child care support falls from $2,840,528 to $2,686,547. Federal funding rises from $14,137,770 to $16.3 million. The law does not change family eligibility, fees, or the amount families receive.

Changes to education administration budgets

The Hawaii Department of Education adds two state administration positions, from 422 to 424. Its operating funding falls from about $47 million to $46.8 million, and a separate $112,140 allocation ends. These are administrative budget changes; they do not directly change household eligibility for education services.

More staff for youth programs

The law raises authorized staffing for in-community youth programs from 18.5 to 19.5 positions. Operating funds fall from $10,800,451 to $10,565,122, while federal funds rise from $1,534,135 to $2.1 million. The budget does not set household payments or change individual eligibility.

Governor can shift agency operating funds

The governor can move operating funds between appropriations within the same fund and the same agency, unless another part of the law says otherwise. Each transfer must be reported to the Legislature within five days. A transfer summary for December 1 through November 30 is due 30 days before the 2027 regular session.

Mixed changes to budget office funding

The law lowers one budget administration appropriation from $13.5 million to $13.5 million. It raises another fund’s amount from $427.3 million to $427.8 million. These changes fund state administration, not direct household benefits.

Technology agency changes funding sources

For 2025–2027, the law removes the general-fund operating amount shown for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation and provides $5.25 million in revolving funds. The budget lists limits of 8 permanent and 3 temporary positions. It does not specify which services change or promise direct household payments.

Transportation agency cuts one position

The law lists $37.1 million for the transportation department’s second-year general administration budget. It reduces the listed staffing limit from 110 to 109 positions. The change affects agency resources, not household payments or eligibility.

Consumer offices get mixed budget changes

The law increases funding for insurance regulation from about $22.7 million to $23.2 million. It also increases funding for consumer protection, business registration, complaint services, and general consumer affairs support. Funding for measurement standards falls from $746,480 to $731,004. These budget changes do not set new consumer rights, change insurance premiums, or guarantee a specific complaint outcome.

State housing authority shifts its funding

For the 2025–2027 budget period, the law removes the Hawaii Community Development Authority's general-fund operating appropriation. It provides $4,253,115 in special funds and $31,450,000 in bond funds for investment capital. The law also changes the authority's position limits. It does not promise housing assistance to households.

State industry programs get funding

The law funds state programs for economic development, creative industries, trade, and marketing during 2025–2027. Economic development staffing rises from 26 to 38 permanent positions, while creative industries staffing falls from 15 to 14. The budget also provides $250,000 in special funds and $1 million in bond funds for Foreign Trade Zone investment. These are program funds, not direct household payments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nadine K. Nakamura

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 252 • No: 7

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 25 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2026

The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2026

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 47 • No: 3

House vote • 3/16/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 46 • No: 4

House vote • 3/11/2026

The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...

Yes: 16 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act 175, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).

    6/26/2026Senate

  2. Act 175, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).

    6/26/2026House

  3. Notice of Intent to veto dated 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224)

    6/9/2026Senate

  4. Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1224)

    6/9/2026House

  5. Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 885).

    5/8/2026Senate

  6. Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).

    5/6/2026Senate

  7. Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hussey excused (1).

    5/6/2026House

  8. Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).

    5/6/2026House

  9. Transmitted to Governor.

    5/6/2026House

  10. Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 125-26) as amended in (CD 1).

    5/1/2026House

  11. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

    5/1/2026House

  12. Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 125-26).

    5/1/2026Senate

  13. 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26

    5/1/2026Senate

  14. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-30-26 at 7:00PM in Conference Room 309.

    4/30/2026House

  15. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-30-26 at 8:00 PM in Conference Room 309.

    4/30/2026House

  16. The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 17 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Ratcliffe, Takenouchi, Templo, Yamashita, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

    4/30/2026House

  17. The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

    4/30/2026Senate

  18. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 9:00PM in Conference Room 309.

    4/29/2026House

  19. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 309.

    4/29/2026House

  20. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 4:30PM in conference room 309.

    4/28/2026House

  21. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-24-26 1:00PM in conference room 309.

    4/22/2026House

  22. Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-22-26 1:00PM in conference room 309.

    4/21/2026House

  23. House Conferees Appointed: Todd Chair; Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Ratcliffe, Takenouchi, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda.

    4/20/2026House

  24. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 785).

    4/20/2026Senate

  25. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).

    4/17/2026Senate

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