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GM 4

Letter dated February 18, 2025, transmitting proposed changes to the FB 2025-27 Executive Biennium Budget for the operating and capital improvement program budget requests for various departments.

2025 Regular Session

Bill GM 4 proposes budget adjustments for 2025-27, adding millions to key departments like Education and Health, enhancing services and operational efficiency statewide.

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Bill Summary · GM 4

Summary of Bill GM 4

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: GM 4
  • Title: Proposed Changes to the FB 2025-27 Executive Biennium Budget
  • Status: Received
  • Introduced: February 19, 2025
  • Classification: Proclamation
  • Subject: Proposed changes to the FB 2025-27 Executive Biennium Budget for various departments

Purpose and Intent

Bill GM 4 aims to propose amendments to the Fiscal Biennium (FB) 2025-27 Executive Biennium Budget. The bill outlines budget requests for operating and capital improvement programs across multiple state departments, reflecting the administration's priorities and needs for the upcoming biennium.

Key Provisions

The bill includes specific budget adjustments for various departments, which are summarized below:

Department of Agriculture

  • Irrigation System Revolving Fund:
    • Reduce revolving funds by $422,604 and add $211,261 in general funds for 7.50 permanent positions.
    • Add $2,000,000 in general funds for FY26 and $2,000,000 in revolving funds for each fiscal year.

Department of Accounting and General Services

  • Archives - Records Management:
    • Add 1.00 permanent position and $5,100,000 in general funds for FY26, and $4,800,000 for FY27 for a statewide video recording and archival program.

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

  • East-West Center:
    • Add $2,000,000 in general funds for each fiscal year.
  • Hawai'i Tourism Authority:
    • Add $3,000,000 in general funds for brand marketing for FY26 and for the Japan market.

Department of Education

  • School Lunch Program:
    • Add $4,000,000 in general funds for FY26.

Department of Health

  • Family Health Services:
    • Add $200,000 in general funds for reproductive health and family planning for each fiscal year.

Department of Transportation

  • Airports Administration:
    • Add $1,020,000 in special funds for office automation and cybersecurity services.
    • Add $6,044,600 in special funds for TSA mandated checkpoints for aviation workers screening.

Affected Entities

The proposed budget changes will impact various state departments, including:
- Agriculture
- Education
- Health
- Transportation
- Law Enforcement
- Human Resources Development
- Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

These adjustments are designed to enhance services, improve operational efficiency, and address specific needs within each department.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Actions:
    • The bill was filed and received on February 19, 2025.
  • Consideration: The bill requests favorable consideration from the legislature to implement the proposed budget changes.

Conclusion

Bill GM 4 represents a comprehensive effort by the state government to adjust its budget for the 2025-27 biennium. By addressing specific funding needs across various departments, the bill aims to enhance state services and support critical programs that benefit the community.

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

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