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SB 1472

RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii bill adjusting state program funding, referred to budget and operations committees, deferred to 2026 session pending further review.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1472

Legislative bill overview

SB 1472 is a Hawaii bill relating to funding adjustments for state programs, currently in early legislative stages. The bill was introduced on January 23, 2025, passed first reading, and was referred to the Government Operations (GVO) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees before being carried over to the 2026 regular session.

Why is this important

Funding adjustment bills directly affect state agency operations, employee compensation, program delivery, and public services. The specific impacts depend on which programs receive adjusted funding and by how much, making this relevant to Hawaii residents who depend on state services and to taxpayers concerned with fiscal management.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in current information: The bill summary provides no details on which programs are affected, whether funding increases or decreases, or the fiscal impact, making it difficult to assess stakeholder concerns
  • Timing and deferral: The bill's carryover to 2026 suggests either complexity requiring additional deliberation or lower priority status, potentially delaying needed adjustments
  • Committee jurisdiction overlap: Referral to both GVO and WAM indicates potential debate over whether this is primarily a government operations or budgetary matter

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

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