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HB2529
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
2529
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to capital improvement projects for the benefit
of THE Thirteenth REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION
1.
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The director of finance is authorized
to issue general obligation bonds in the sum of $222,950,000 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 2026-2027 for the purpose of capital improvement
projects for the thirteenth representative district, as follows:
1.
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Honopou Bridge, Maui
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Plans, design, construction, and
appurtenances for the strengthening or replacement of Honopou bridge and
improvement of its approaches, including but not limited to:
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(A) achieving a minimum legal load rating
sufficient for modern fire apparatus and other emergency response vehicles,
anticipated to be no less than twenty tons; (B) providing guardrails and
pedestrian railings that meet existing bridge safety standards; (C) improving
hydraulic capacity and resilience to increased storm flows and sea-level-rise-related
impacts, consistent with current best practices for climate adaptation; and (D)
implementing any environmental mitigation, cultural resource protection, and
consultation required by law; provided that the amounts shall be expended in
consultation with the department of transportation.
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Plans
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$800,000
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Land
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$2,000,000
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Design
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$800,000
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Construction
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$12,000,000
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Total funding
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$15,600,000
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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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Molokai biosecurity plan and facility for
inspection and quarantine
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Plans, land, design, and construction for a
plant and materials quarantine facility as well as the development and adoption
of a comprehensive biosecurity plan focused on preventing the introduction of
invasive species not currently present on Molokai.
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Plans
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$250,000
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Land
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$2,000,000
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Design
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$1,000,000
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Construction
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$12,000,000
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Total funding
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$15,250,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of agriculture and biosecurity.
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District 13 public schools
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Plans, land, and construction for various
capital improvement projects for public schools in district 13.
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Plans
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$1,000,000
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Land
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$1,000,000
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Construction
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$28,000,000
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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 education.
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Hana highway
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Plans and construction for the repair of
Hana highway.
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Plans
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$1,500,000
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Construction
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$15,000,000
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Total funding
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$16,500,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of transportation.
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Lanai airport
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Plans and construction for a taxiway at
Lanai airport.
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Plans
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$1,000,000
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Construction
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$15,000,000
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Total funding
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$16,000,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of transportation.
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Lanai airport
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Plans, design, and construction for
improvements to Lanai airport terminal and overnight parking.
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Plans
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$1,000,000
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Design
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$1,000,000
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Construction
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$13,000,000
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Total funding
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$15,000,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of transportation.
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Molokai airport
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Plans, design, and construction for
improvements to Molokai airport terminal and overnight parking.
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Plans
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$800,000
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Design
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$800,000
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Construction
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$7,000,000
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Total funding
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$8,600,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of transportation.
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Molokai highways
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Plans, design, and construction for repairs
and maintenance of sections of roadway in east Molokai that have deteriorated
due to flooding, river diversions, erosion, and sea level rise.
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Plans
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$1,000,000
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Design
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$1,000,000
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Construction
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$12,000,000
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Total funding
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$14,000,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of transportation.
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Molokai highways
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Plans, design, and construction for filling
or removal of rumble strips from the center of the road in Molokai, starting at
the 9.5-mile marker on Kamehameha V highway East.
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Plans
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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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$1,998,000
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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 transportation.
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Paia bypass
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Plans, design, and construction for Paia
bypass.
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Plans
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$5,000,000
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Design
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$5,000,000
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Construction
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$80,000,000
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Total funding
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$90,000,000
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The sum
appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the
department of transportation.
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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, 2026.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
CIP; Thirteenth Representative District; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the
thirteenth representative district.
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