Repeals the federal reimbursement maximization special fund.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. The federal reimbursement maximization special fund was used by the department of public safety to meet the state match requirement for federal grants and costs associated with federal grant reporting requirements, to maintain existing federal grants, and to pursue new federal grants. All moneys were transferred out of the fund and into the general fund in 2002.

The purpose of this Act is to repeal the federal reimbursement maximization special fund.

SECTION 2. Section 353C-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.

["[§353C-7] Federal reimbursement maximization special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the federal reimbursement maximization special fund, into which shall be deposited all federal reimbursements received by the department relating to the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. Unless otherwise provided by law, all other receipts shall immediately be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the State.

(b) Moneys in the federal reimbursement maximization special fund shall be used by the department to meet the state match requirement for federal grants and costs associated with federal grant reporting requirements, including administrative expenses such as the creation and hiring of temporary staff; and for any other purpose deemed necessary by the department for maintaining existing federal grants as well as pursuing federal grants.

(c) The department shall prepare and submit an annual report on the status of the federal reimbursement maximization special fund to the legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of each regular session. The annual report shall include but not be limited to a description of the use of the funds."]

SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.