Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB390

Introduced

1/15/25

Refer

1/21/25

Caption

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

Impact

If enacted, this bill would authorize the director of finance to proceed with the proposed projects and ensure the necessary appropriations are allocated for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Importantly, the bill stipulates that any unspent funds from these appropriations will not lapse at the end of the fiscal biennium, allowing for the completion of projects that may extend beyond the initial funding period while ensuring that the funds are available until June 30, 2028.

Summary

Senate Bill 390 proposes the issuance of general obligation bonds amounting to $17,700,000 for funding capital improvement projects specifically aimed at benefiting the sixteenth senatorial district of Hawaii. The bill outlines a detailed plan for the construction and renovation of facilities within this district, particularly focusing on educational and transport facilities. Among the mentioned projects are substantial upgrades to Aiea Elementary School, Aiea High School, and Webling Elementary School, as well as a transportation improvement for Pacific Palisades, indicating a strong commitment to improving local infrastructure.

Contention

While the bill has several benefits in terms of improving educational facilities and local infrastructure, there may be some contention regarding budget allocation. Conversations surrounding such capital improvement projects typically include scrutiny over whether the priority for funding is appropriately balanced with the needs of other districts or state issues. Stakeholders may argue for a more equitable distribution of resources, or raise concerns about the ongoing maintenance costs of newly developed facilities. Overall, the successful passage of SB390 would mark a significant investment in the sixteenth senatorial district, but it warrants thorough discussion among local communities and legislators.

Companion Bills

HI SB390

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

Previously Filed As

HI SB390

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

HI SB975

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth 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 HB564

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

HI HB1256

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

HI HB592

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

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

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.