HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2412

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to capital improvement projects for the benefit of THE Eighth REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  The director of finance is authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the sum of $80,950,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary is appropriated for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the purpose of capital improvement projects for the eighth representative district, as follows:

1.   Kohala high school

     Design, construction, and equipment and appurtenances for new gym, ground and site improvements; equipment and appurtenances.

     Design                           $1,000

     Construction                $36,998,000

     Equipment                        $1,000

          Total funding                    $37,000,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.

2.   Waimea elementary school

     Design and construction for site improvements, including parking lot improvements.

     Design                         $500,000

     Construction                 $2,000,000

          Total funding                     $2,500,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.

3.   Lapakahi state historical park

     Construction and equipment and appurtenances for restroom facility improvements.

     Construction                   $199,000

     Equipment                        $1,000

          Total funding                       $200,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.

4.   Puakea Bay trail

     Plans and design for Puakea Bay trail repairs and improvements.

     Plans                          $125,000

     Design                          $25,000

          Total funding                       $150,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.

5.   Pololū trailhead

     Design and construction for trailhead improvements, including parking lot improvements, new lookout construction, and interpretive signage design and manufacturing.

     Design                           $1,000

     Construction                 $1,999,000

          Total funding                     $2,000,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.

6.   South Kohala district courthouse

     Design, construction, and equipment and appurtenances for new courthouse facility; ground and site improvements; equipment and appurtenances, and infrastructure, including providing separate waiting areas, accessible restrooms, secure holding areas, and expanded office space to accommodate judicial staff and client services with energy-efficient systems to support sustainable operations.

     Design                           $1,000

     Construction                $29,998,000

     Equipment                        $1,000

          Total funding                    $30,000,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the judiciary.

7.   Waimea emergency shelter

     Design and construction for an emergency shelter; provided that no funds shall be expended unless matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by funds from the county of Hawaii.

     Design                           $1,000

     Construction                 $7,499,000

          Total funding                     $7,500,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the Hawaii emergency management agency.

8.   Waikoloa second access road intersection

     Plans and design for a new access road intersection with Queen Kaahumanu highway.

     Plans                            $1,000

     Design                       $1,599,000

          Total funding                     $1,600,000

     The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of transportation.

     SECTION 2.  The appropriation made for the capital improvement projects authorized by this Act shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made; provided that all moneys from the appropriation unencumbered as of June 30, 2028, shall lapse as of that date.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

CIP; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation

 

Description:

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.

 

 

 

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