This bill proposes amendments to Hawaii's 2027 supplemental budget for four state departments, adjusting funding levels and staffing plans to reflect updated operational needs. It adds money to support healthcare cost-sharing, land management and cleanup projects, airport security and workforce programs, and highway safety enforcement technology. The document also reallocates certain positions and funds between departments to better align resources with specific program goals, while withdrawing some previously requested amounts for speed enforcement systems.
This is a procedural notice, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green formally informed the Senate on February 10, 2026, that he is withdrawing his nomination of Kuiokalani Gapero (per GM508) for appointment to the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents. The withdrawal was requested by Gapero himself. This action directly affects the Senate's consideration process for filling the regents' vacancy. No policy changes or new laws are involved.
This bill is a governor's recommendation (GM 3) for the immediate passage of multiple emergency appropriation bills. It directs the legislature to approve urgent funding for specific state programs, including Public Employment Cost Items (through H.B. 2271/S.B. 3090 and similar paired bills), Department of Human Services (H.B. 2310/S.B. 3129 and S.B. 2211), and the University of Hawai'i (H.B. 2340/S.B. 3160). The bills provide emergency funding to address immediate budget needs for these state departments and programs. As a procedural recommendation, it does not change policy but accelerates funding approval for existing urgent requirements.
This bill proposes adjustments to the state's 2025-2027 supplemental budget, directing additional funding to multiple state departments for specific operational and capital improvement projects. Key provisions include adding money for wildfire prevention, climate resilience, marine ecosystem restoration, and tourism sustainability initiatives across agencies like Agriculture, Education, and Land and Natural Resources. The bill also reduces earmarked funding for Green Fee projects in the Budget and Finance department while increasing allocations for weather monitoring, coral restoration, and community-led environmental programs. These changes directly affect state agencies responsible for managing natural resources, public safety, and economic development.
This is a procedural correction letter, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green is formally correcting the expiration date for seven gubernatorial appointments to Hawaii's Tax Review Commission. The letter specifies that the terms for nominees Mark Fukunaga (GM520), Stacey Katakura (GM521), Jessica Enos (GM522), Jonathan White (GM523), Judith Chock (GM524), Jon Yasuda (GM525), and Jeffrey Ueoka (GM526) should now expire on May 7, 2027, instead of the previously listed date. This administrative update ensures the commission's membership aligns with the correct term dates.
This Senate Resolution (SR 4) calls on the Hawaii Senate to establish an investigative committee to examine allegations involving a $35,000 cash or check payment made in 2022 to an unidentified "influential legislator" for influencing a political campaign. The committee would investigate potential violations of state law, ethics rules, and campaign finance regulations, with a deadline to act by January 2027 due to the statute of limitations. The resolution does not propose new laws but seeks to initiate an internal legislative review of the matter.
This is a procedural appointment letter, not a legislative bill. Governor Josh Green appointed Rachele F. Lamosao to fill the vacancy in Hawaii Senate District 19 (serving Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono'uliuli, and Ho'opili) created by Senator Henry J.C. Aquino's retirement. The appointment, effective immediately per Hawaii Revised Statutes §17-3(a), directly affects residents of District 19 by selecting their new senator. The letter serves as the official notification to the Senate President.
This is not a legislative bill but a Governor's Message (GM 1) transmitting budget documents to the Hawaii Legislature. It informs the Senate and House that the Executive Supplemental Budget for 2025-2027 and the Variance Report for FYs 2025-2026 are available electronically on the Department of Budget and Finance website. The message also includes physical copies of "The Budget in Brief - FY 27 Executive Supplemental Budget" for legislative reference. This communication complies with Hawaii Constitution Article VII, Section 9, and involves no policy changes or direct impacts on residents or organizations.
This is not a legislative bill but an executive appointment notice (Governor's Message No. 501). Governor Green appoints Daisy Hartsfield to fill the vacancy in House District 36 (Waipahu) created when Representative Rachele Lamosao resigned to join the Senate. Hartsfield begins serving immediately with a term expiring in November 2026. The appointment follows Hawaii Revised Statutes section 17-4(a), which authorizes the governor to fill legislative vacancies.
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This bill amends Hawaii's housing finance law to establish new income-based priorities for awarding loans to develop affordable housing. It requires the first priority for loans to go to federally funded projects that reserve at least 50% of units for households earning up to 80% of the median income (with at least 5% reserved for households earning up to 50% of the median income). The second priority applies to mixed-income housing projects where all units are reserved for households earning up to 100% of the median income. The law also expands eligible uses of loan funds to include planning, design, land acquisition, and leveraging with other financial resources to support affordable housing development.
This bill, Act 313, speeds up rebuilding affordable rental housing in Hawaii after disasters like wildfires or hurricanes declared state emergencies. It allows county planning departments to issue special permits for redevelopment without full reapproval, keeping original project plans valid for experimental housing projects. Modifications to building plans can incorporate cost-effective improvements (e.g., better materials or designs) without raising costs, as long as rebuilding applications were submitted before the disaster relief period ended. The law does not apply to shoreline properties or areas affected by erosion.
