WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

GM 1223

Informing the Legislature that on June 8, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2930 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 123).

2026 Regular Session

Expands funding and centralizes reconstruction of Lahaina facilities under a master plan coordinated by SFA, with tight interagency oversight and funding safeguards.

Received.
#act123
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · GM 1223

Summary of Bill: SB2930 CD1 (ACT 123) – Hawaii, 2026

Main purpose and intent

  • This Act authorizes an increase to and use of the State Risk Management Revolving Fund (SRMRF) to support the rebuilding and restoration of Lahaina and other state facilities damaged by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
  • It seeks to coordinate recovery efforts across multiple state agencies, Maui County, and private entities through a master coordinated project plan, ensuring efficient use of insurance proceeds and avoiding duplication of work.

Key provisions and changes

  • Increase the expenditure ceiling of the SRMRF and appropriate funds for fiscal year 2026-2027 to enable planning, design, construction, and related work for Lahaina facilities, including:
    • King Kamehameha III Elementary School and related offsite infrastructure
    • Roadways surrounding the school
    • Lahaina small boat harbor improvements
  • Require the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to:
    • Submit a master coordinated project plan for all SRMRF-funded Lahaina-related projects in collaboration with specified agencies (DLNR divisions, Department of Education, Department of Transportation, School Facilities Authority) and Maui County as needed.
    • Develop the plan with other relevant entities to facilitate coordinated rebuilding.
  • Require the Department of Education to transfer exclusive site control of the new King Kamehameha III Elementary School site to the School Facilities Authority (SFA) during construction; DAGS will transfer necessary construction materials and provide support as needed.
  • Require SFA to provide monthly progress reports to the Governor and Legislature.
  • Allow the Governor to transfer certain authorities related to the King Kamehameha III Elementary School construction from SFA to another state agency under defined conditions.
  • Direct DAGS to transfer all existing plans, designs, documents, and active contracts for the King Kamehameha III project to SFA within 30 days of the Act’s effective date, with ongoing technical assistance as needed.
  • Establish reporting requirements: SFA must submit monthly milestone progress reports (within five days after each month) detailing critical path items, timelines, milestones, and fundraising match/supplement needs.
  • Include a mechanism for the Governor, in coordination with the Comptroller, to reallocate expending authority, site control, and project management for the King Kamehameha III project if deadlines threaten matching or supplemental funding.
  • Ensure no expenditure for any project funded under the Act may occur until full funding for that project is available (determined by the Comptroller).
  • Take effect on July 1, 2026.

Who and what is affected

  • State facilities affected by Lahaina wildfire recovery, notably:
    • King Kamehameha III Elementary School and its surrounding infrastructure
    • Lahaina small boat harbor
    • Offsite infrastructure and roadways related to the school
  • Agencies involved or impacted:
    • Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS)
    • State Risk Management and Insurance Administration
    • Department of Education
    • School Facilities Authority (SFA)
    • Department of Transportation
    • Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
    • Maui County (consultative role)
  • Funding mechanism: SRMRF, with enhanced expenditure authority and explicit requirements for matching federal funds.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026.
  • Fiscal year 2026-2027 funding allocations, contingent on federal matching funds (minimum $48,000,000 match for the $146,000,000 school project).
  • Monthly reporting obligations by SFA to Governor and Legislature; monthly milestones communications within five days after each month.
  • Master coordinated project plan to be developed and submitted by DAGS in collaboration with specified agencies and Maui County.
  • Potential cross-agency transfer of authorities if timelines jeopardize funding matches.

Overall, the bill aims to accelerate and coordinate disaster-related reconstruction in Lahaina by expanding SRMRF capacity, centralizing project planning under SFA, and ensuring tight oversight and interagency collaboration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.