#State Budget
Senate Committee on Ways and Means advances executive budget bill
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Monday passed House Bill 300 Senate Draft 1, which outlines the Executive Branch state budget for the upcoming fiscal years.
Gov. Green finalizes veto decisions and signs 10 bills into law
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued his final veto decisions today after additional analysis and input from stakeholders. Of the 17 bills on his original Intent to Veto List, Green issued seven vetoes. He signed four bills after issuing line-item reductions, and six bills were signed into law.
Senate Ways and Means Committee passes Senate Draft of State Budget
With the rebounding of the State’s economy and significant increases in tax revenues, the Senate coffers are anticipating the general fund to be $ 8,772,816,000 for FY22 and $ 9,299,185,000 in FY23.
Gov. Ige Intends to Veto 28 Bills
“New guidance from the federal government clearly states that rescue funds cannot be used for debt service, and this created a gap in the budget that must be corrected,” said Gov. Ige.
Hawai‘i State Budget Bill Gets Early Approval
The bill puts a priority on appropriating funds to staff the new state hospital, make needed improvements at state airports, and pay down our debt service.
State House Unanimously Passes $14.4 Billion Budget
There’s $2.5 million for the Kahului Civic Center on Maui; and $9 million for the acquisition of 3,200+ acres in Upcountry Maui for reforestation and recreation
Hawai‘i Lawmakers Finalize State Budget Bill
House and Senate conferees today approved a final version of HB1900 HD1 SD1, the state budget bill, which includes operating and capital improvement monies to..
Legislative Conference Committee Begins Budget Negotiations
Early agreement on a number of budget items included $10 million in FY2017 for the state’s Open Doors program to help low-income families pay for preschool.
AARP Hawaii Launches Maui Voter Education Effort
The AARP hosts two voter education sessions on Maui today—one in Wailuku and the other in Lahaina. The sessions are aimed at assuring members and the general public understands the background on key issues in Maui’s congressional and state legislative races. The agency will discuss the economy, jobs, Hawaii’s doctor shortage, the state budget as […]
Tavares on TAT: “We can see the light at the end of the tunnel”
By Wendy Osher The state legislature did not vote before Friday’s deadline on a proposal to take the county’s share of the Transient accommodation tax or TAT. Now it’s a wait and see situation as county mayors across the state monitor the latest developments. “We’re not out of the woods quite yet,” said Maui Mayor […]
