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HB142 • 2026

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

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

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Sponsor
TARNAS
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 detailed allocations for each project beyond the total amount of $57.45 million.

Funding for Eighth Representative District Projects

This bill appropriates $57,450,000 in general obligation bonds for various capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the director of finance to issue up to $57.45 million in general obligation bonds for fiscal year 2025-2026 for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.
  • Allocates specific amounts for different projects such as a new emergency shelter, school renovations, park upgrades, and road improvements.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of the eighth representative district who benefit from improved infrastructure and facilities.
  • State agencies responsible for implementing these projects, including the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

Terms To Know

General Obligation Bonds
Bonds issued by a government to raise money for public works or services that benefit the general population.
Capital Improvement Projects
Projects funded by governments to improve existing infrastructure, such as buildings, roads, and parks.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how much of the $57.45 million will actually be used.
  • Funds unspent by June 30, 2028, will lapse unless used before that date.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-08 D

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  2. 2025-01-21 H

    Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1

  3. 2025-01-16 H

    Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  4. 2025-01-14 H

    Prefiled.

Official Summary Text

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

Current Bill Text

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HB142

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

142

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to capital improvement projects for the benefit
of THE Eighth 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 $57,450,000 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 eighth representative district, as follows:

1.
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Waimea emergency
shelter

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Design and construction of an emergency
shelter.

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Design
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$1,000

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Construction
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$9,999,000

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Total funding
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$10,000,000

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

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Kohala high school

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Design and construction for new gym; ground
and site improvements; and equipment and appurtenances.

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Design
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$1,000

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Construction
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$36,998,000

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Equipment
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$1,000

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Total funding
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$37,000,000

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

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Waimea elementary school

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Design and construction for site
improvements, including parking lot improvements.

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Design
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$500,000

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Construction
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$2,000,000

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Total funding
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$2,500,000

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

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Lapakahi state historical park

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Construction and equipment for restroom
facility improvements.

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Construction
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$199,000

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Equipment
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$1,000

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Total funding
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$200,000

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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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Polol
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Trailhead

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Design and construction for trailhead
improvements, including parking lot improvements, new lookout construction, and
interpretive signage design and manufacturing.

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Design
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$1,000

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Construction
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$1,999,000

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Total funding
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$2,000,000

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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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Puakea bay trail

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Plans and design for Puakea Bay trail
repairs and improvements.

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Plans
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$125,000

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Design
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$25,000

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Total funding
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$150,000

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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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Waikoloa second access road intersection

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Plans and design for a new access road
intersection with Queen Kaahumanu highway.

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Plans
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$1,000

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Design
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$1,599,000

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Total funding
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$1,600,000

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

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South Kohala district courthouse

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Plans for designing, expanding, and
improving facilities and infrastructure, including providing separate waiting
areas, accessible restrooms, secure holding areas, and expanded office space to
accommodate judicial staff and client services with energy-efficient systems to
support sustainable operations.

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Plans
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$4,000,000

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Total funding
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$4,000,000

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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
judiciary.

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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; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation

Description:

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

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