Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB975

Introduced
1/17/25  

Caption

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

Impact

The bill outlines specific allocations for several schools including Moanalua High School, Radford High School, and Salt Lake Elementary School. For example, Moanalua High School would receive funding for a new weight room as well as for plans and construction costs, amounting to a total of $20 million. Radford High School is slated for improvements such as electrical upgrades and replacement of portable buildings, while Salt Lake Elementary School would benefit from classroom air conditioning installations. This funding is expected to materially enhance educational facilities and resources in the district.

Summary

SB975 is a legislative bill aimed at funding capital improvement projects within the fifteenth senatorial district of Hawaii. The bill empowers the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds amounting to $38,700,000 for these projects. The allocation of this funding specifically targets enhancements and upgrades within various educational facilities, reflecting a commitment to improving local education infrastructure in the area.

Contention

While the bill emphasizes significant educational improvements, potential points of contention may arise surrounding the prioritization of funding allocations, the efficiency of project implementation, and any implications for local taxpayer responsibilities. Critics may argue regarding the long-term financial commitment and the effectiveness of these capital projects in addressing urgent educational needs. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that appropriated funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal biennium, which brings considerations about budget management and oversight into light.

Companion Bills

HI SB975

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

Previously Filed As

HI SB975

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

HI SB1603

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third 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 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 HB592

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

HI HB1191

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

HI HB275

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

Similar Bills

HI HB1223

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

HI HB1223

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

HI SB1603

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

HI SB1603

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

CA SB809

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CA AB2550

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PA HB1331

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