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GM 9

Letter dated March 28, 2025, transmitting proposed changes to the FB 2025-27 Executive Budget for the operating and capital improvement program budget requests for the Departments of Education and Transportation.

2025 Regular Session

In FY 2026–27, GM 9 adds GF for school food services shortfall and special funds to expand red-light imaging, plus CIP staff funding to advance airfield projects.

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Bill Summary · GM 9

Comprehensive Summary: GM 9 — Proposed Changes to the FB 2025-27 Executive Budget (Operating and CIP)

Overview

GM 9 is a proclamation-style transmission from Governor Josh Green proposing specific changes to the FB 2025-27 Executive Budget, focusing on operating budgets and capital improvement program (CIP) funding for the Departments of Education and Transportation. The message, dated March 28, 2025, is addressed to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House and asks for favorable consideration of the budget amendments. The bill was filed and received on March 31, 2025.

Key Provisions

1) Adjustments to the Operating Budget

  • Department of Education — School Support, Food Services (EDN 400/MD)

    • Add $20,000,000 in general funds (GF) for FY 2026 to address the Food Services Program shortfall. The shortfall is attributed to factors such as increased operating costs, higher food prices, and stable school meal prices charged to students.

  • Department of Transportation — Highways Administration (TRN 595/DB)

    • Add $2,400,000 in special funds for FY 2026 and $2,800,000 in special funds for FY 2027 to:
    • Maintain and expand the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector System.
    • Seek additional locations to expand to the neighbor islands.
    • Provide staffing for the county Office of the Prosecuting Attorneys and the four county police departments.

2) Adjustments to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

  • Department of Transportation — Airports Administration (TRN 195)
    • Add $1,373,000 in special funds for FY 2026 and FY 2027 to Airports Division CIP Project Staff Costs (Statewide, Item C-11). This is to fund additional plans, design, and construction for CIP projects.
    • Context: House Bill No. 300 currently includes $6,127,000 in special funds and $200,000 in other funds for FY 2026 and FY 2027. The proposed addition funds nine new project-funded staff positions to create a new airfield section intended to support military airfield reconstruction.

Funding Sources

  • Education adjustment uses General Funds (GF).
  • Transportation operational and CIP adjustments use Special Funds.
  • CIP adjustment for Airports Administration is an addition to the existing special funds allocation, with a view toward staffing and capacity for airfield reconstruction projects.

Affected Agencies and Programs

  • Education: School Support – Food Services (EDN 400/MD)
  • Transportation:
    • Highways Administration (TRN 595/DB)
    • Airports Administration (TRN 195)

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • The document is a formal transmission proposing amendments to the FB 2025-27 Executive Budget.
  • Legislative actions recorded: filed on 2025-03-31 and received on 2025-03-31.
  • As a proposed amendment, enactment would require passage by the Legislature and any related appropriation language to be finalized in the FB 2025-27 budget bill.

Potential Impact

  • Addresses a food service funding gap in Hawaii’s public schools for FY 2026, aiming to sustain meal programs for students.
  • Expands the statewide Photo Red Light Imaging system and strengthens law-enforcement staffing support related to the program.
  • Creates dedicated staff positions within Airports Division CIP to advance airfield-related projects, including military airfield reconstruction, potentially accelerating project delivery and planning.

Bottom Line

GM 9 outlines targeted increases in operating and CIP funding to address identified shortfalls and capacity needs in Education and Transportation for the FY 2026–2027 period, pending legislative approval.

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

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