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HB 2275

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Summary

HB 2275, “Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs”, was introduced in the House on Jan 26, 2026 by Rep. Nadine Nakamura (D). It last saw action on May 8, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.


Record

Text

HB 2275 has 3 roll calls.

hb2275/amended.txt
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMENDMENT TO:
H.B. No. 2275,
H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1
OFFERED BY:
DATE:
����������� SECTION
1.� House Bill No. 2275, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1, is amended by adding a new
section to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
���� "SECTION 9.� Notwithstanding
any law to the contrary, the governor may authorize the transfer of up to
$100,000,000 in funds appropriated out of the major disaster fund pursuant to
this part to other state agencies to address disaster recovery costs; provided
that the governor, in a written determination, specifically finds that the
reallocation or use of the moneys transferred is essential to address an
imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising from the
emergency; provided further that the governor shall transmit a written notice
of that determination, including a detailed justification, to the legislature
within five days of each use of this authority, or as soon as practicable under
exigent circumstances; and provided further that the written determination
shall include the date of transfer, the amount of the transfer, the program ID
of the program to which the funds were transferred, and an explanation of the
purpose of the transfer of resources; and provided further that any funds relating
to this part that are not expended for this purpose shall lapse to the general
fund on June 30, 2027.
���� Notwithstanding any
law to the contrary, the governor shall submit to the legislature, no later
than thirty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027, a
summary report containing the aforementioned information for each use of this
authority for the previous twelve-month period from December 1 to November 30.
���� Any reallocation or
use of funds pursuant to this part shall be limited in scope and duration to
that which is strictly necessary to address the emergency, and shall terminate
upon the ending of the emergency or upon legislative action."
SECTION
2.� House Bill No. 2275, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1, is amended by renumbering the
existing section 9 as section 10.
CARRIED
FAILED TO CARRY
WITHDRAWN
CHIEF CLERK, HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES

Appropriates moneys to certain programs for operations in FY26-27. Appropriates moneys into and out of the Major Disaster Fund to address disaster recovery and response costs. Allows the Governor to authorize the transfer to state agencies of up to $100,000,000 in funds appropriated out of the Major Disaster Fund to address an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising from an emergency. (CD2)

Sponsors

Rep. Nadine Nakamura (D) sponsors HB 2275 alone.

Committees

HB 2275 went before 2 committees: Finance and Ways and Means.

Finance
Finance
Referred to · Jan 30, 2026 · 464 Bills
Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Referred to · Mar 12, 2026

History

HB 2275 has taken 55 actions since Jan 26, 2026, the latest on May 8, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 8, 2026
House
Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran voting no (1) and none excused (0).
May 8, 2026
Senate
Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).
May 8, 2026
House
Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).
May 8, 2026
House
Transmitted to Governor.
May 6, 2026
House
Floor Amendment No. 9 offered by Rep. Todd.

Votes

HB 2275 went to 3 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on May 1, 2026 at 20.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
May 1, 2026
Senate
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments
2
0
May 1, 2026
House
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments
2
0
Apr 6, 2026
Senate
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments
12
0

Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · legiscan.com