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GM 1144 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Informing the Legislature that on May 14, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1448 SD2 HD2 (ACT 044).

This bill (SB1448) appropriates $10.66 million from state general revenues for emergency repairs at Hawaii State Hospital's Hale Ho‘ola Building. The funds address construction defects including water leaks and mold growth, which have created unsafe conditions for patients and hospital staff. The appropriation specifically covers remediation work, legal fees, and special deputy attorney general costs to fix these issues. The funding is allocated for fiscal year 2024-2025 and is designated as an emergency measure due to immediate safety concerns.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10.66M from state general revenues for essential emergency hospital repairs, directly funding critical infrastructure maintenance under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $10.66M for emergency repairs at Hawaii State Hospital to fix unsafe conditions (water leaks, mold), directly addressing healthcare facility safety and patient/staff well-being.92% confidence
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Introduced May 14, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025
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