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HB1415 • 2026

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

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about all potential projects or exact amounts for each project beyond those listed.

Capital Improvement Projects for the Fortieth Representative District

This bill allows the government to issue bonds worth up to $99,450,000 for capital improvements in public buildings and infrastructure within the 40th representative district.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds worth up to $99,450,000 or as much thereof as necessary for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.
  • Provides funding for specific projects including a new library building at Ewa Beach Public Library and renovations at Ilima Intermediate School, Campbell High School, Kaimiloa Elementary School, Iroquois Point Elementary School, and Pohakea Elementary School.
  • Includes money for highway improvements on Fort Weaver Road.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of the 40th representative district who benefit from improved public facilities and infrastructure.
  • Schools in the district receiving funding for renovations and new construction.
  • The Department of Education responsible for spending funds on approved projects related to schools and libraries.
  • The Department of Transportation responsible for highway improvements.

Terms To Know

General Obligation Bonds
Bonds issued by a government to raise money, which are backed by the full faith and credit of that government.
Capital Improvement Projects
Projects aimed at improving or expanding public facilities such as schools, libraries, roads, and other infrastructure.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the exact amount of bonds to be issued; it only sets a maximum limit.
  • It is unclear how much funding will remain after June 30, 2028, if any projects are unfinished by then.

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.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
CIP; 40th Representative District; Appropriation ($)
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.

Current Bill Text

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HB1415

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1415

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to capital improvement projects for THE BENEFIT OF the FORTIETH 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 $99,450,000 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 fortieth representative district, as follows:

1.
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Ewa Beach public library, Oahu

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Plans
and design for improvements to the library building, meeting room, and property
to expand services and programs; including improvements to the roof, parking
lot, entrance, bathrooms, air conditioning, ground and site improvements,
energy efficiency, building improvements for efficiency and safety, and other
related equipment and appurtenances.

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Total
funding
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$1,500,000

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Ilima Intermediate school, Oahu

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A.
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Plans,
design, supplies, construction, equipment, and appurtenances for a new building
to address area growth, accommodate the addition of sixth grade, and replace
older, dilapidated buildings.

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Plans and design
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$3,400,000

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Supplies
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$3,400,000

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Construction
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$23,800,000

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Equipment
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$1,700,000

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Total funding
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$34,000,000

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Plans,
design, supplies, construction, equipment, and appurtenances for a remodel of
building I to support the implementation of workforce development vocational
programs.

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Plans and design
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$700,000

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Supplies
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$700,000

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Construction
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$4,900,000

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Equipment
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$350,000

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Other
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$350,000

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Total funding
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$7,000,000

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Plans,
design, supplies, construction, equipment, and appurtenances for renovation of
the student and faculty restrooms in buildings A, C, E, and I to provide safe,
modern, and functional facilities.

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Plans and design
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$250,000

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Supplies
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$250,000

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Construction
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$1,750,000

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Equipment
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$125,000

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Other
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$125,000

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Total funding
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$2,500,000

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Plans,
design, supplies, construction, equipment, and appurtenances for a parking
structure over the boys and girls club to address critical parking shortages.

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Plans and design
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$3,700,000

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Supplies
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$3,700,000

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Construction
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$25,900,000

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Equipment
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$1,850,000

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Other
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$1,850,000

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Total funding
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$37,000,000

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Plans,
design, supplies, construction, equipment, and appurtenances for interior
safety and security fencing.

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Plans and design
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$300,000

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Supplies
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$300,000

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Construction
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$2,100,000

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Equipment
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$150,000

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Other
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$150,000

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Total funding
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$3,000,000

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Campbell high school, Oahu

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A.
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Plans,
design, supplies, construction, equipment, and appurtenances for a new sports
complex.

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Plans and design
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$700,000

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Supplies
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$700,000

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Construction
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$4,900,000

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Equipment
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$350,000

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Other
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$350,000

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Total funding
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$7,000,000

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Plans,
design, supplies, equipment, and appurtenances to improve ADA program access.

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Total
funding
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$1,300,000

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Kaimiloa elementary school, Oahu

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A.
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Plans,
design, supplies, equipment, and appurtenances for ADA public accommodations.

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Total
funding
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$900,000

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Iroquois Point elementary school, Oahu

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A.
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Plans,
design, and construction of a playground cover or awning.

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Plans
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$10,000

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Design
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$10,000

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Construction
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$100,000

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Total funding
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$120,000

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B.
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Plans,
design, and construction to enclose the IPES orchard, garden, and outdoor
learning area that is used by students in grades pre-K through sixth, to
include a four foot chain link fence, installation of shade for the peace
garden, concrete walking path, and a hale.

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Plans
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$20,000

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Design
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$20,000

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Construction
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$75,000

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Total funding
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$115,000

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Pohakea elementary school, Oahu

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Plans, design, and construction of an
outdoor performance stage area; ground and site improvements.

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Plans
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$500,000

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Design
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$500,000

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Construction
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$4,000,000

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Total funding
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$5,000,000

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SECTION 2.
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The director of finance is authorized to issue general obligation bonds
in the sum of $35,683,500 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 fortieth representative
district, as follows:

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Highway construction

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A.
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Design
and construction for a sidewalk gap on Fort Weaver Road from Geiger Road to
Keoneula Boulevard.

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Design
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$135,000

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Construction
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$682,000

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Total funding
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$817,000

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Construction
for a shared use path on Fort Weaver Road from Kilaha Street to Puuloa Beach
Park.

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Construction
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$866,500

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Total funding
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$866,500

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Construction
for road improvements and extension of Fort Weaver Road from Keaunui Drive to
Renton Road.

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Construction
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$34,000,000

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Total funding
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$34,000,000

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SECTION 3.
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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 that are
unencumbered as of June 30, 2028, shall lapse as of that date.

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SECTION 4.
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The sums appropriated for the respective capital projects set forth in
section 1 shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of
this Act.

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SECTION 5.
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The sums appropriated for the respective capital projects set forth in
section 2 shall be expended by the department of transportation for the
purposes of this Act.

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SECTION 9.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

CIP; 40
th

Representative District; Appropriation

Description:

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and
appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative
district.

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