Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1044

Introduced
1/23/25  

Caption

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

Impact

The bill proposes to make emergency appropriations for the fiscal year 2024-2025 to cover anticipated operating shortfalls and ensure that various state programs can continue functioning effectively. It seeks to balance budget impacts by adjusting funding in a manner deemed budget neutral, meaning that any additional funds appropriated would be matched by reductions elsewhere, to avoid increasing the overall budgetary deficit.

Summary

House Bill 1044 aims to address critical funding adjustments for state programs due to the recent elimination of a budget proviso allowing departments to transfer funds between their programs. The governor has recommended this Act for immediate passage to remedy a funding emergency that has arisen as a result of legal changes. This situation has left state departments unable to adapt their funding in response to unforeseen operating conditions, particularly for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024-2025.

Contention

While the bill is primarily a technical adjustment to state funding mechanisms, there may be underlying contention regarding how these appropriations are structured and their long-term impacts on fiscal policy. Critics may argue that reliant funds may not be adequately monitored, leading to potential misallocation or insufficient support for critical areas within state programs. Proponents, however, maintain that without swift action to commence these emergency appropriations, vital services may suffer, endangering the state's ability to meet commitments.

Companion Bills

HI HB1044

Carry Over Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

Previously Filed As

HI HB1044

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI HB1043

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI SB1363

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI SB1362

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI HB1153

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI SB1472

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI SB1434

Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.

HI HB1115

Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.

HI HB1171

Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.

HI HB794

Relating To State Bonds.

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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

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