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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2921 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that continuing shifts in federal policy are creating significant and widespread challenges in Hawaii and across the nation. These federal changes, combined with broader economic trends, are expected to affect Hawaii's fiscal stability in the near future. Reductions in federal funding and uncertainty regarding future federal grant programs require the State to be prepared to assume financial responsibility for critical programs that currently rely on federal support.
The legislature further finds that in periods of economic uncertainty, it is essential for the State to maintain the ability to fund important programs with moneys that are not immediately needed elsewhere. In Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the State proactively transferred funds to mitigate fiscal disruptions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. A similar approach is warranted in 2026 to ensure the continuity of essential services.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to transfer non‑general fund account balances that exceed one year's operating expenses to the general fund.
SECTION
2. The legislature
determines that there are amounts in excess of the requirements of the various
funds listed in this Act. Notwithstanding
any law to the contrary, the director of finance may transfer the following
amounts or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 from
the following funds to the general fund:
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FUND
NAME |
Minimum amount in excess of the requirements of the fund as
determined by the legislature ($) |
Amount authorized to be transferred to the general fund by the
director of finance ($) |
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Department of
Agriculture and Biosecurity |
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1 |
AGRICULTURAL LOAN
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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2 |
AGRICULTURAL LOAN
REVOLVING FUND (CLASS D EMERGENCY LOANS) |
0 |
0 |
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3 |
AQUACULTURE LOAN
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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4 |
AQUACULTURE LOAN
RESERVE FUND |
0 |
0 |
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5 |
ANIMAL INDUSTRY
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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6 |
PEST INSPECTION,
QUARANTINE AND ERADICATION FUND |
0 |
0 |
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7 |
ANIMAL QUARANTINE
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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8 |
AGRICULTURAL PARK SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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9 |
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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10 |
NON-AGRICULTURAL
PARK LANDS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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11 |
CERTIFICATION
SERVICES REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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12 |
INDUSTRIAL HEMP
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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13 |
MILK CONTROL
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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14 |
AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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15 |
SEAL OF QUALITY
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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16 |
PESTICIDE USE
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Accounting and General Services |
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17 |
STATE RISK
MANAGEMENT REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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18 |
ACCESS HAWAII
COMMITTEE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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19 |
SHARED SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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20 |
STATE ARCHIVES
PRESERVATION AND LONG-TERM ACCESS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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21 |
STATE PARKING
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of the
Attorney General |
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22 |
DNA REGISTRY
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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23 |
TOBACCO
ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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24 |
CRIMINAL
FORFEITURE FUND |
0 |
0 |
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25 |
NOTARIES PUBLIC
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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26 |
CRIMINAL HISTORY
RECORD IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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27 |
STATE DISASTER
REVOLVING LOAN FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Business, Economic Development, and Tourism |
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28 |
TOURISM SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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29 |
TOURISM EMERGENCY
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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30 |
HAWAII CONVENTION
CENTER ENTERPRISE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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31 |
ENERGY SECURITY
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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32 |
HAWAII FILM AND
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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33 |
HAWAII COMMUNITY-BASED
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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34 |
STRATEGIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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35 |
HAWAII COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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36 |
KALAELOA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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37 |
DWELLING UNIT
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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38 |
NATURAL ENERGY
LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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39 |
HAWAII AGRICULTURE
DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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40 |
WAIAHOLE WATER
SYSTEM REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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41 |
STADIUM MANAGER'S
DISCRETIONARY FUND |
0 |
0 |
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42 |
STADIUM
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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43 |
HEEIA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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44 |
HOUSING PROJECT
BOND SPECIAL FUND - MULTIFAMILY |
0 |
0 |
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45 |
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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46 |
AFFORDABLE
HOMEOWNERSHIP REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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47 |
FOREIGN-TRADE
ZONES SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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48 |
TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
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49 |
DRIVERS EDUCATION
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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50 |
MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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51 |
PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Education |
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52 |
FEDERAL REVENUE
MAXIMIZATION PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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53 |
HAWAII TEACHER
STANDARDS BOARD SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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54 |
EDUCATION DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ASSESSMENT FUND |
0 |
0 |
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55 |
SCHOOL FACILITIES
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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56 |
TEACHERS' HOUSING
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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57 |
LIBRARIES SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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58 |
LIBRARY FEE FOR
ENHANCED SERVICES SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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59 |
EARLY LEARNING
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Human Services |
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60 |
INTERIM ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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61 |
PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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62 |
STATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Human Resources Development |
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63 |
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Health |
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64 |
MENTAL HEALTH AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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65 |
NEUROTRAUMA
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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66 |
DRINKING WATER
TREATMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND |
0 |
0 |
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67 |
WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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68 |
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSE REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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69 |
DEPOSIT BEVERAGE
CONTAINER DEPOSIT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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70 |
ELECTRONIC DEVICE
RECYCLING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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71 |
NOISE, RADIATION,
AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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72 |
ASBESTOS AND LEAD
ABATEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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73 |
WASTEWATER
TREATMENT CERTIFICATION BOARD SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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74 |
SANITATION AND
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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75 |
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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76 |
DRUG DEMAND
REDUCTION ASSESSMENTS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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77 |
INTELLECTUAL AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MEDICAID WAIVER ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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78 |
DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION
ACCESS BOARD SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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79 |
COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTERS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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80 |
EARLY INTERVENTION
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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81 |
HAWAII HEMP
PROCESSING SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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82 |
MEDICAL CANNABIS
REGISTRY AND REGULATION SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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83 |
OFFICE OF HEALTH
CARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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84 |
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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85 |
TRAUMA SYSTEM
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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86 |
VITAL STATISTICS
IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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87 |
STATE HEALTH
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of Law Enforcement |
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88 |
CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE REGISTRATION REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Labor and Industrial Relations |
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89 |
BOILER AND
ELEVATOR SAFETY REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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90 |
BOILER AND
ELEVATOR REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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91 |
EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Office of the
Lieutenant Governor |
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92 |
APOSTILLES AND
CERTIFICATIONS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of Land
and Natural Resources |
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93 |
SPECIAL LAND AND
DEVELOPMENT FUND |
0 |
0 |
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94 |
LAND CONSERVATION
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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95 |
BEACH RESTORATION
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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96 |
LEGACY LAND
CONSERVATION PROGRAM FUND |
0 |
0 |
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97 |
BUREAU OF
CONVEYANCES SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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98 |
CONSERVATION AND
RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT |
0 |
0 |
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99 |
PARKS
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION |
0 |
0 |
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100 |
FOREST STEWARDSHIP
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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101 |
NA ALA HELE |
0 |
0 |
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102 |
OCEAN STEWARDSHIP SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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103 |
SPORT FISH SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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104 |
WATER RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT FUND |
0 |
0 |
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105 |
BOATING SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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106 |
STATE PARKS
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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107 |
DAM AND RESERVOIR
SAFETY SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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108 |
WATER AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
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109 |
DAM AND
APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND |
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Department of
Taxation |
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110 |
TAX ADMINISTRATION
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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111 |
CIGARETTE TAX
STAMP ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Department of
Transportation |
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112 |
STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
0 |
0 |
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113 |
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
EDUCATION SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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114 |
ALOHA TOWER FUND |
0 |
0 |
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115 |
RENTAL MOTOR
VEHICLE CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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116 |
AIRPORT REVENUE
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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117 |
PASSENGER FACILITY
CHARGE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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118 |
HARBOR SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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119 |
SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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120 |
MOTORCYCLE AND
MOTOR SCOOTER OPERATORS EDUCATION FUND |
0 |
0 |
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121 |
CIVIL
IDENTIFICATION CARD FEE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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123 |
PHOTO RED LIGHT
IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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124 |
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
TOXICOLOGY TESTING LABORATORY SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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125 |
AUTOMATED SPEED
ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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University of
Hawaii |
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126 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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127 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII AT MANOA MALPRACTICE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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128 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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129 |
SYSTEMWIDE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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130 |
LIBRARY SPECIAL
FUND |
0 |
0 |
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131 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII SCHOLARSHIP AND ASSISTANCE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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132 |
STATE HIGHER
EDUCATION LOAN FUND |
0 |
0 |
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133 |
STATE AQUARIUM
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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134 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII-WEST OAHU SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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135 |
UNIVERSITY
REVENUE-UNDERTAKINGS FUND |
0 |
0 |
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136 |
HAWAII CANCER
RESEARCH SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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137 |
ENERGY SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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138 |
MAUNA KEA LANDS
MANAGEMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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139 |
JOHN A. BURNS
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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140 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECT ASSESSMENT SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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141 |
CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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142 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII AT MANOA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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143 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII AT HILO INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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144 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII-HILO THEATRE SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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145 |
`ULU`ULU: THE HENRY KU`UALOHA GIUGNI MOVING IMAGE
ARCHIVE OF HAWAI`I SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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146 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII GREEN SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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147 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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148 |
RESEARCH AND
TRAINING REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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149 |
STUDENT HEALTH
CENTER REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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150 |
TRANSCRIPT AND
DIPLOMA REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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151 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII GRADUATE APPLICATION REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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152 |
SEED DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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153 |
CENTER FOR LABOR
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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154 |
HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE
COLLEGE REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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155 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES USE REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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156 |
UNIVERSITY PARKING
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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157 |
HAWAII EDUCATOR
LOAN PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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158 |
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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159 |
UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
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Judiciary |
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160 |
PARENT EDUCATION
SPECIAL FUND |
0 |
0 |
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161 |
SUPREME COURT LAW
LIBRARY REVOLVING FUND |
0 |
0 |
SECTION 3. It is the intent of this Act not to:
(1) Jeopardize the receipt of any federal aid nor to impair the obligation of the State or any of its agencies to the holders of any bond issued by the State or by any of its agencies;
(2) Cause the State or any of its agencies to transfer moneys encumbered on the effective date of this Act;
(3) Cause the State or any of its agencies to be unable to meet a contractual obligation; and
(4) Compel the State or any of its agencies to transfer moneys into the general fund that are not eligible to for transfer into the general fund,
and to the extent, and only to the extent, necessary to effectuate this intent, the governor may modify the strict provisions of this Act, but shall promptly report any modification with reasons therefor to the legislature at its next session thereafter for review by the legislature.
SECTION 4. This Act, upon its approval, shall take effect retroactively on June 30, 2026.
Report Title:
Description:
Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various
non-general funds and programs. (SD1)
The summary description
of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.