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HB2461
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
2461
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating
to the state foundation on culture and the arts
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION
1.
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The legislature finds that public art
is a powerful tool for cultural preservation, community identity, and
placemaking.
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Through the state foundation
on culture and the arts' commissioned works of art program, Hawaii ensures that
public spaces reflect the State's unique multicultural heritage, history, and
values, while supporting local artists and strengthening the creative economy.
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The
legislature further finds that the state foundation on culture and the arts is
currently updating its communications and dissemination protocols to increase
awareness of the commissioned works of art program among state departments and
other stakeholders.
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As a result of this
outreach, the foundation anticipates increased requests for commissioned works
of art from state agencies, including schools, libraries, and other public
facilities.
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The
purpose of this Act is to:
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(1)
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Increase the ceiling of the works of art
special fund to allow the state foundation on culture and the arts to fulfill
current and projected requests for commissioned works of art;
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(2)
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Appropriate funds for the maintenance, upkeep,
and preservation of the State's public art and collections; and
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(3)
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Establish a collections manager position
within the state foundation on culture and the arts.
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SECTION
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There is appropriated out of the
works of art special fund the sum of $2,300,000 or so much thereof as may be
necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the commissioning and
acquisition of works of arts for display in state buildings and spaces for
public enjoyment and enrichment.
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The sum
appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts
for the purposes of this Act.
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SECTION 3
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There is appropriated out of the general
revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,700,000 or so much thereof as may
be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 as a capital improvement project lump
sum appropriation for maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the State's
public art and collections, including conservation services, expert curatorial
care, and environmental controls necessary to prevent deterioration and preservation
of the State's cultural and historical assets for current and future
generations.
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The sum
appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts
for the purposes of this Act.
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $106,548 or so much thereof
as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment of one
full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent collections manager position.
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The sum
appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts
for the purposes of this Act.
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SECTION 5.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
SFCA;
Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation
Description:
Increases
the ceiling of the works of art special fund.
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Appropriates funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the
State's public art and collections.
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Appropriates funds for a collections manager position within the state
foundation on culture and the arts.
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