HI
Hawaii Senate Bill SB3093
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Menu
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB3093

Introduced
1/28/26  

Caption

Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.

Impact

The bill intends to make fourth-quarter funding available to existing state programs and make necessary funding adjustments based on anticipated operational activity levels. This is significant as it seeks to ensure that state departments can adapt to changing financial circumstances without compromising essential services. Moreover, the emergency appropriations proposed in the Act are designed to be budget neutral, implying that they won't exacerbate the existing budget deficit but instead redistribute existing financial resources more effectively.

Summary

Senate Bill 3093 addresses funding adjustments for state programs in Hawaii. The bill is primarily a response to a previous elimination of a budget proviso that allowed state departments to transfer funds between their respective programs. This repealed provision, initiated by Act 248 in 2022, has limited the flexibility of departments in managing their budgets amidst changing fiscal conditions. By reinstating certain funding mechanisms, SB3093 aims to facilitate the continuation of vital state programs during fiscal year 2025-2026.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the allocation of the appropriated funds, particularly related to which programs will receive increases and decreases in funding. The lack of a clear guideline regarding the distribution of funds could lead to disputes among departments and various stakeholders concerned about specific program funding levels. Additionally, while the bill's proponents laud the framework for improved fiscal management, opponents might argue that increased centralization in fiscal decision-making could limit local agencies' responsiveness to unique program needs and community demands.

Companion Bills

HI HB2274

Same As 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 HB1115

Relating To Universal Immunization Funding Program.

HI SB1490

Relating To The University Of Hawaii Relief Funding.

HI SB988

Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs.

Similar Bills

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department 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.

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.