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Hawaii Senate Bill SB2437
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB2437

Introduced
1/22/26  

Caption

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth Senatorial District.

Impact

The approval of SB2437 will have a significant effect on state educational funding by providing targeted improvements to schools in the Fifteenth senatorial district. The funding, appropriated for fiscal year 2026-2027, is intended to support capital improvements which can lead to better educational environments. Furthermore, provisions in the bill ensure that the appropriated funds do not lapse at the end of the fiscal biennium, underscoring a commitment to see these improvements through until completion. This bill reinforces the state's role in supporting school infrastructure and lays the groundwork for better learning conditions.

Summary

Senate Bill 2437 authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds amounting to $2,500,000 for capital improvement projects in the Fifteenth senatorial district of Hawaii. The funds will specifically be allocated to three educational institutions: Moanalua High School, Radford High School, and Salt Lake Elementary School. Each project highlights necessary upgrades, including the replacement of the central air conditioning system at Moanalua, installation of a new digital scoreboard at Radford, and the construction of new basketball courts at Salt Lake Elementary. This investment aims to enhance educational facilities and improve conditions for students in the district.

Contention

Although the bill focuses on positive enhancements for educational infrastructure, there could be underlying concerns regarding budget allocation and prioritization of funding among various districts. Discussions around the effectiveness and necessity of such capital improvement projects may arise, particularly in relation to other pressing educational needs across the state. Stakeholders may debate whether the funds should focus on capital improvements or if they should address operational funding and direct educational needs like staffing and teacher resources, which could spark further dialogue among legislators and the community.

Latest HI SB2437 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

HI SB975

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth Senatorial District.

HI SB390

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.

HI SB1661

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District.

HI SB1603

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third Senatorial District.

HI SB1663

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Senatorial District.

HI SB1642

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Senatorial District.

HI HB1429

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth, Sixteenth, And Seventeenth Representative Districts.

HI HB1256

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourth Representative District.

HI HB1191

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-third Representative District.

HI HB592

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.

Similar Bills

MD HB390

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MD SB282

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MD HB350

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MD SB319

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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.

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.