Informing the Legislature that on May 23, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2377 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 026).

This bill adjusts funding levels for various state correctional and health programs to address a budget gap caused by the removal of a previous rule that allowed departments to transfer money between programs. The legislation directly affects state agencies responsible for operating facilities such as the Halawa Correctional Facility, community correctional centers, intake service centers, and health care services. By increasing the allocated budgets for these specific items, the bill aims to ensure these departments have sufficient resources to manage their operations without needing to reallocate funds internally. The changes are designed to be budget neutral, meaning the total amount of money spent by the state remains the same while the distribution is modified to match anticipated activity levels.