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Hawaii Senate Bill SB1363
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1363

Introduced
1/23/25  

Caption

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

Impact

The bill is recommended for immediate passage by the governor, emphasizing the urgency of the financial situation facing state programs. By introducing emergency appropriations and allowing necessary budget adjustments, SB1363 seeks to provide a stopgap measure to prevent disruptions in essential services. The funding changes introduced by this bill are framed to be budget neutral, meaning they do not seek to increase general fund expenditures but rather reallocate existing resources to meet urgent needs.

Summary

SB1363, relating to funding adjustments for state programs, aims to address critical funding emergencies caused by the elimination of a previous budget proviso. The bill allows for emergency appropriations to offset operating shortfalls in state departments for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It is designed to ensure departments have the necessary resources to operate effectively while adjusting funding based on anticipated activity levels without increasing the overall budget.

Contention

While the bill itself appears broader in scope, the specifics concerning how it will be received by legislators are yet to be outlined in public discussions. Potential points of contention may arise regarding the transparency of the appropriations process and whether the reallocation of funds without reintroducing the transfer proviso could lead to mismanagement or inequitable funding distributions across departments. This enactment might ignite debates on legislative control over fiscal decisions versus operational flexibility requested by state agencies.

Companion Bills

HI SB1363

Carry Over Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

Previously Filed As

HI SB1363

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI SB1362

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI HB1044

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

HI HB1043

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 SB1490

Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.

HI HB1115

Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.

HI HB1171

Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.

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MD SB282

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MD HB350

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MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

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PA SB160

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.

PA SB280

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.

PA SB1161

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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments 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.