HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2761
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to capital improvement projects for the benefit of THE Second REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The director of finance is authorized to issue general obligation bonds in the sum of $24,000,001 or so much thereof as may be necessary and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary is appropriated for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the purpose of capital improvement projects for the second representative district, as follows:

1. Hilo intermediate school, Hawaii

Plans, design, and construction for the Hilo intermediate school gymnasium. This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement.

Total funding $1

The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.

2. Wailoa river state recreation area, Hawaii

Plans, design, construction, and equipment and appurtenances for improvements, including but not limited to studies and assessments, walkways, repair of the Shinmachi Tsunami Memorial, Wailoa center air conditioning, bay front trails phase 3, storage and other facilities, and infrastructure. This project is deemed necessary to qualify for federal aid financing and/or reimbursement.

Total funding $4,000,000

The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.

3. Statewide irrigation system repairs, maintenance, and improvements

Design and construction for improvements to the following systems:

Lower Hamakua irrigation ditch, Hawaii - $4,500,000

Molokai irrigation system, Molokai - $2,000,000

Waimanalo irrigation system, Oahu - $2,500,000

Waimea irrigation system, Oahu - $4,500,000

Kekaha irrigation system, Kauai - $6,500,000

Total funding $20,000,000

The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of agriculture.

SECTION 2. The appropriation made for the capital improvement projects authorized by this Act shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made; provided that all moneys from the appropriation unencumbered as of June 30, 2026, shall lapse as of that date.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2024.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

CIP; Second Representative District; Appropriation

Description:

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.

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