Letter dated February 10, 2025, recommending the immediate passage of the following Emergency Appropriation bills: H.B. No. 1026, S.B. No. 1345; H.B. No. 1045, S.B. No. 1364; H.B. No. 1055, S.B. No. 1374; H.B. No. 1099, S.B. No. 1418; H.B. No. 1129, S.B. No. 1448; and H.B. No. 1167, S.B. No. 1486.

2025 Regular Session

GM 3 urges immediate funding for public safety, health, and human services in Hawaii, ensuring essential operations continue and vulnerable populations receive support.

Received.

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Summary of GM 3 - Emergency Appropriation Bills Recommendation

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: GM 3
- Title: Letter dated February 10, 2025, recommending the immediate passage of the following Emergency Appropriation bills:
- H.B. No. 1026, S.B. No. 1345
- H.B. No. 1045, S.B. No. 1364
- H.B. No. 1055, S.B. No. 1374
- H.B. No. 1099, S.B. No. 1418
- H.B. No. 1129, S.B. No. 1448
- H.B. No. 1167, S.B. No. 1486
- Status: Received
- Introduced: February 10, 2025
- Classification: Proclamation
- Subject: GOV, Letter, Recommendation of Immediate Passage of Emergency Appropriation Bills

Purpose and Intent

GM 3 is a formal recommendation from Governor Josh Green, M.D., to the Hawaii State Legislature for the immediate passage of several emergency appropriation bills. The intent is to address urgent funding needs across various state departments and services, ensuring that critical operations can continue without interruption.

Key Provisions

The bill recommends the following emergency appropriations:

Public Employment Cost Items:

H.B. No. 1026 and S.B. No. 1345: Funding for public employment costs to maintain essential services.

Law Enforcement Personnel Costs:

H.B. No. 1045 and S.B. No. 1364: Financial support for law enforcement personnel to ensure public safety and effective law enforcement operations.

Public Utilities Commission:

H.B. No. 1055 and S.B. No. 1374: Emergency funding for the Public Utilities Commission to address urgent operational needs.

Department of Human Services:

H.B. No. 1099 and S.B. No. 1418: Appropriations to support the Department of Human Services in delivering critical services to vulnerable populations.

Department of Health:

H.B. No. 1129 and S.B. No. 1448: Funding for construction defect remediation at the Hawai'i State Hospital, ensuring the facility meets health and safety standards.

Department of Transportation:

H.B. No. 1167 and S.B. No. 1486: Financial resources to support transportation infrastructure and services.

Impact

The passage of GM 3 and the associated emergency appropriation bills would have a significant impact on various sectors, including:

Public Safety: Ensures law enforcement agencies have the necessary funding to operate effectively.

Health Services: Supports the Department of Health in maintaining safe facilities and addressing public health needs.

Human Services: Aids the Department of Human Services in providing essential support to at-risk populations.

Transportation Infrastructure: Facilitates necessary improvements and maintenance of transportation systems.

Procedural Aspects

Timeline:

February 10, 2025: The recommendation was formally submitted by Governor Green.
February 11, 2025: The bill was filed and received by the legislature.

The urgency of this recommendation highlights the critical nature of the funding needs and the importance of swift legislative action to address these issues.