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#senate budget bill

Critical funding for West and South Maui secured in Senate Budget draft

More than $107 million in funding for infrastructure was included in the Senate version of the state budget which passed last week.  Some key items included are: appropriations for the Lahaina Bypass North, a grade-separated crossing for Kūlanihākoʻi High School, critical repairs for Māla Ramp, and a new wastewater facility for Waikapū.

Full Senate passes draft budget; includes funds for Maui jail and UHMC health center

The bill includes the addition of 3 permanent positions and $98,500 in FY24 and $200,250 in FY25 for Maui College’s health center. House Bill 300, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 1 now moves back to the House for further consideration.  

Senate passes more than 120 bills during third reading floor session

The minimum wage bill would incrementally increase the wage starting with a step increase to $12 per hour on October 1 of this year, and culminate with an increase to $18 per hour in January of 2026.
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