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HB1256 • 2026

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

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Sponsor
ILAGAN
Last action
2025-12-08
Official status
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes specific projects that are not detailed in the summary but are listed in the bill text.

Funding for Improvements in Fourth Representative District

This bill appropriates $133,225,000 for various capital improvement projects within the fourth representative district.

What This Bill Does

  • Appropriates $133,225,000 to fund several capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.
  • Allocates money for the development of Kehena coastal recreational area with beach access and campground sites.
  • Provides funding for the construction and design of Kikala-Keokea park, Pahoa public library, and a central kitchen for schools.
  • Includes funds for repairs to Keone elementary school's playground and Pahoa high and intermediate school’s gym roof.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of the fourth representative district who will benefit from improved recreational areas, schools, libraries, and transportation infrastructure.

Terms To Know

Capital Improvement Projects
Major construction or renovation projects that improve public facilities such as parks, schools, and roads.
General Obligation Bonds
Bonds issued by a government to raise money for capital improvements, backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing entity.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how funds will be allocated beyond fiscal year 2025-2026.
  • It is unclear if all projects listed in the bill will proceed as planned or face delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-08 D

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  2. 2025-01-27 H

    Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4

  3. 2025-01-23 H

    Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  4. 2025-01-22 H

    Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.

Current Bill Text

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HB1256

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1256

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

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

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

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SECTION
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The director of finance is authorized
to issue general obligation bonds in the sum of $133,225,000 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 2025-2026 for the purpose of capital improvement
projects for the fourth representative district, as follows:

1.
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Kehena coastal
recreational area

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Plans, land, design, construction, and
equipment for the development of the Kehena coastal recreational area. Phase
I:
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Kehena beach access and parking.
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Phase II:
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Four Kehena campground sites with ADA accessible tables and grills.

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Plans
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$1,000

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Land
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$1,000

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Design
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$1,000

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Construction
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$4,996,000

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Equipment
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$1,000

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Total funding
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$5,000,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
county of Hawaii.

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Kikala-Keokea park development

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Plans, land, design, construction, and
equipment and appurtenances for the Kikala-Keokea park development.

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Plans
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$1,000

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Land
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$1,000

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Design
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$1,000

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Construction
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$4,996,000

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Equipment
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$1,000

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Total funding
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$5,000,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
county of Hawaii.

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Pahoa public library

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Construction for the Pahoa public library.

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Construction
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$12,000,000

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Total funding
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$12,000,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of accounting and general services.

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Pahoa public library

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Plans and design for Pahoa public library.

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Plans
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$10,000

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Design
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$290,000

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Total funding
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$300,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of accounting and general services.

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East Hawaii Central kitchen: farm-to-school

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Construction for building a central kitchen
that would serve the east side of the county of Hawaii elementary, middle, and
high schools.

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Construction
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$50,000,000

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Total funding
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$50,000,000

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

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Keone elementary school

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Construction and equipment and
appurtenances for a new playground.

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Construction
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$200,000

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Equipment
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$800,000

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Total funding
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$1,000,000

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

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Pahoa high and intermediate school

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Plans and constrcution for repairs to the
gym roof.

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Plans
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$10,000

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Construction
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$490,000

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Total funding
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$500,000

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

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O Maku
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Ke Kahua

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Construction for a community center.

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Construction
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$12,000,000

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Total funding
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$12,000,000

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

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Hawaiian paradise park community park

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Construction for a community park in
Hawaiian Paradise Park.

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Construction
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$5,600,000

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Total funding
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$5,600,000

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

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Isaac Hale beach park

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Construction for the development of Isaac
Hale beach park.

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Construction
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$5,000,000

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Total funding
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$5,000,000

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

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Pohoiki swim area

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Plans, design, and construction for a safe
swim area in Pohoiki.

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Plans
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$250,000

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Design
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$250,000

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Construction
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$250,000

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Total funding
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$750,000

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

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Albizia eradication near public roadways

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Construction and eradication of albizian
trees near public roadways.

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Construction
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$5,000,000

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Total funding
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$5,000,000

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

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Highway 130, Hawaii county

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Construction for the widening of highway
150 in Hawaii county.

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Construction
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$30,000,000

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Total funding
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$30,000,000

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

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Puna Makai

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Construction for an alternate route from
Pahoa to Hilo.

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Construction
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$300,000

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Total funding
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$300,000

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

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Albizia tree control

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Equipment and appurtenances for albizia
tree control in the county of Hawaii.

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Equipment
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$500,000

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Total funding
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$500,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
Hawaii invasive species council.

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Wao Kele O Puna forest reserve

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Construction and equipment and
appurtenances for the update of the Wao Kele O Puna forest reserve.

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Construction
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$150,000

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Equipment
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$125,000

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Total funding
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$275,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
office of Hawaiian affairs.

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SECTION 2.
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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.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation

Description:

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

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