HB 1440: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-04
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-03-13: Act 001, on 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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1440 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. In accordance with section 9 of article VII of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 has already been exceeded by $8,551,795, or 1.0 per cent. The appropriations contained in sections 2, 3, and 13 of this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 to be further exceeded by $30,334,159, or 1.0 per cent. This declaration takes into account the additional general fund appropriations authorized for fiscal year 2024‑2025 in this Act only. The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that:
(1) The appropriations made in this Act are necessary to serve the public interest; and
(2) The appropriations made in this Act meet the needs addressed by this Act.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $12,483,412 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the senate for the following expenses:
(1) The sum of $11,145,162 for defraying any and all session and nonsession expenses of the senate up to and including June 30, 2026, including the 2025 regular session, thirty-third legislature of the State of Hawaii, and pre-session expenses and the expenses of any committee or committees established during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions;
(2) The sum of $1,219,000 for defraying the expenses of the legislative information system for cost items such as hardware, software, consultants, installation, materials, supplies, and other related costs associated with the legislative information system that have been or will be incurred; and
(3) The sum of $119,250 for defraying the cost of the legislative broadcasting program to pay for the production and distribution of broadcasts of legislative proceedings, including but not limited to television broadcast, live streaming, and internet platforms for public access.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the senate.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $17,041,749 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the house of representatives for the following expenses:
(1) The sum of $15,927,770 for defraying any and all session and nonsession expenses of the house of representatives up to and including June 30, 2026, including the 2025 regular session, thirty-third legislature of the State of Hawaii, and pre-session expenses and the expenses of any committee or committees established during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions;
(2) The sum of $994,729 for defraying the expenses of the legislative information system for cost items such as hardware, software, consultants, installation, materials, supplies, and other related costs associated with the legislative information system that have been or will be incurred; and
(3) The sum of $119,250 for defraying the cost of the legislative broadcasting program to pay for the production and distribution of broadcasts of legislative proceedings, including but not limited to television broadcast, live streaming, and internet platforms for public access.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the house of representatives.
SECTION 4. Payment of expenses of the senate during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions shall be made only with the approval of the president of the senate, and payment of expenses of the house of representatives during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions shall be made only with the approval of the speaker of the house of representatives.
SECTION 5. Before January 21, 2026, the senate and the house of representatives shall each have their accounts audited, and a full report of the respective audits shall be presented to the senate and house of representatives convening on January 21, 2026.
SECTION 6. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the expenses of any member of the legislature while traveling abroad on official business of the legislature shall be $145 a day as authorized by the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives.
SECTION 7. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $3,761,208 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the auditor for the following expenses:
(1) The sum of $3,611,208 for defraying the expenses of the office of the auditor during fiscal year 2025‑2026; and
(2) The sum of $150,000 during fiscal year 2025-2026 for:
(A) Performing special studies;
(B) Improving capabilities for planning, programming, and budgeting;
(C) Fulfilling other special requests made of the auditor by the legislature or jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives;
(D) Legislative studies and contractual services for those studies; and
(E) Such other purposes as may be determined by the joint action of the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the auditor.
SECTION 8. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $2,800,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the auditor during fiscal year 2025-2026 to be deposited into the audit revolving fund established pursuant to section 23-3.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
SECTION 9. There is appropriated out of the audit revolving fund the sum of $6,800,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the auditor during fiscal year 2025-2026 for the office to conduct or complete its audit functions as provided by law.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the auditor.
SECTION 10. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $4,585,330 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the legislative reference bureau for defraying the expenses of the legislative reference bureau during fiscal year 2025-2026, including equipment relating to computer systems programming and operations.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the legislative reference bureau.
SECTION 11. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,669,017 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the ombudsman for defraying the expenses of the office during fiscal year 2025‑2026.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the ombudsman.
SECTION 12. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,679,759 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the state ethics commission for defraying the expenses of the office during fiscal year 2025-2026.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the state ethics commission.
SECTION 13. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the following sums or so much thereof as may be necessary to be expended for the purpose of accrued vacation payments and vacation transfer payments for any employee leaving the employ of the senate, house of representatives, office of the auditor, legislative reference bureau, office of the ombudsman, and state ethics commission:
Expending Agency Amount
Senate $245,000
House of Representatives $294,524
Office of the Auditor $68,106
Legislative Reference Bureau $100,780
Office of the Ombudsman $84,035
State Ethics Commission $16,553
provided that the appropriate expending agency shall first make payments from the vacation payout allocation before expending funds from turnover and vacancy amounts; and provided further that any unexpended funds shall lapse to the general fund on June 30, 2026.
SECTION 14. As of the close of business on June 30, 2026, the unexpended or unencumbered balance of any appropriation made by this Act shall lapse into the general fund.
SECTION 15. Each section of this Act is declared to be severable from the remainder of this Act.
SECTION 16. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded
Description:
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1440 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. In accordance with section 9 of article VII of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 has already been exceeded by $8,551,796, or 1.0 per cent. The appropriations contained in sections 2, 3, and 13 of this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024‑2025 to be further exceeded by $30,334,159, or 1.0 per cent. This declaration takes into account the additional general fund appropriations authorized for fiscal year 2024‑2025 in this Act only. The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that:
(1) The appropriations made in this Act are necessary to serve the public interest; and
(2) The appropriations made in this Act meet the needs addressed by this Act.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $12,483,412 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the senate for the following expenses:
(1) The sum of $11,145,162 for defraying any and all session and nonsession expenses of the senate up to and including June 30, 2026, including the 2025 regular session, thirty-third legislature of the State of Hawaii, and pre-session expenses and the expenses of any committee or committees established during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions;
(2) The sum of $1,219,000 for defraying the expenses of the legislative information system for cost items such as hardware, software, consultants, installation, materials, supplies, and other related costs associated with the legislative information system that have been or will be incurred; and
(3) The sum of $119,250 for defraying the cost of the legislative broadcasting program to pay for the production and distribution of broadcasts of legislative proceedings, including but not limited to television broadcast, live streaming, and internet platforms for public access.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the senate.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $17,041,749 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the house of representatives for the following expenses:
(1) The sum of $15,927,770 for defraying any and all session and nonsession expenses of the house of representatives up to and including June 30, 2026, including the 2025 regular session, thirty-third legislature of the State of Hawaii, and pre-session expenses and the expenses of any committee or committees established during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions;
(2) The sum of $994,729 for defraying the expenses of the legislative information system for cost items such as hardware, software, consultants, installation, materials, supplies, and other related costs associated with the legislative information system that have been or will be incurred; and
(3) The sum of $119,250 for defraying the cost of the legislative broadcasting program to pay for the production and distribution of broadcasts of legislative proceedings, including but not limited to television broadcast, live streaming, and internet platforms for public access.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the house of representatives.
SECTION 4. Payment of expenses of the senate during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions shall be made only with the approval of the president of the senate, and payment of expenses of the house of representatives during the interim between the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions shall be made only with the approval of the speaker of the house of representatives.
SECTION 5. Before January 21, 2026, the senate and the house of representatives shall each have their accounts audited, and a full report of the respective audits shall be presented to the senate and house of representatives convening on January 21, 2026.
SECTION 6. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the expenses of any member of the legislature while traveling abroad on official business of the legislature shall be $145 a day as authorized by the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives.
SECTION 7. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $6,561,208 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the auditor for the following expenses:
(1) The sum of $3,611,208 for defraying the expenses of the office of the auditor during fiscal year 2025‑2026; and
(2) The sum of $150,000 during fiscal year 2025-2026 for:
(A) Performing special studies;
(B) Improving capabilities for planning, programming, and budgeting;
(C) Fulfilling other special requests made of the auditor by the legislature or jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives;
(D) Legislative studies and contractual services for those studies; and
(E) Such other purposes as may be determined by the joint action of the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the auditor.
SECTION 8. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $2,800,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the auditor during fiscal year 2025-2026 to be deposited into the audit revolving fund established pursuant to section 23-3.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
SECTION 9. There is appropriated out of the audit revolving fund the sum of $6,800,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the auditor during fiscal year 2025-2026 for the office to conduct or complete its audit functions as provided by law.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the auditor.
SECTION 10. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $4,585,330 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the legislative reference bureau for defraying the expenses of the legislative reference bureau during fiscal year 2025-2026, including equipment relating to computer systems programming and operations.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the legislative reference bureau.
SECTION 11. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,669,017 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the ombudsman for defraying the expenses of the office during fiscal year 2025‑2026.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the ombudsman.
SECTION 12. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,679,759 or so much thereof as may be necessary to the office of the state ethics commission for defraying the expenses of the office during fiscal year 2025-2026.
The sum appropriated in this section shall be expended by the state ethics commission.
SECTION 13. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the following sums or so much thereof as may be necessary to be expended for the purpose of accrued vacation payments and vacation transfer payments for any employee leaving the employ of the senate, house of representatives, office of the auditor, legislative reference bureau, office of the ombudsman, and state ethics commission:
Expending Agency Amount
Senate $245,000
House of Representatives $294,524
Office of the Auditor $68,106
Legislative Reference Bureau $100,780
Office of the Ombudsman $84,035
State Ethics Commission $16,553
provided that the appropriate expending agency shall first make payments from the vacation payout allocation before expending funds from turnover and vacancy amounts; and provided further that any unexpended funds shall lapse to the general fund on June 30, 2026.
SECTION 14. As of the close of business on June 30, 2026, the unexpended or unencumbered balance of any appropriation made by this Act shall lapse into the general fund.
SECTION 15. Each section of this Act is declared to be severable from the remainder of this Act.
SECTION 16. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded
Description:
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. Declares that certain appropriations will further exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Mar 13, 2025 | Act 001, on 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Act 001, 03/12/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 18). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | One Day Notice 02-27-25. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 709) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Referred to WAM. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 5). |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souza voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with Representative(s) Belatti voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souza voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 182) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 02-04-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
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| Feb 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Hawaii State Ethics Commission | ** Support | |
| Legislative Reference Bureau | ** Support | |
| Legislative Reference Bureau | *** Support | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Office of the Auditor | ** Support | |
| Office of the Auditor | *** Support | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Office of the Ombudsman | ** Support | |
| Office of the Ombudsman | *** Support | Feb 17, 2025 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 709
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1440
H.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 1440, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys for the legislative branch of the State of Hawaii.
Specifically, this measure appropriates moneys for:
(1) The Senate and House of Representatives for the period up to and including June 30, 2026; and
(2) The Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, and State Ethics Commission for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of the Ombudsman, Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Auditor, Hawaii State Ethics Commission, and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that this measure appropriates sufficient funds to defray necessary expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives, including expenses for a legislative information system and legislative broadcasting program, along with funds necessary to support the operations of the Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, and State Ethics Commission.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1440, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 182
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1440
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 1440 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Hawaii State Ethics Commission.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Legislative Reference Bureau; Office of the Ombudsman; Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission; Office of the Auditor; and one individual.
Your Committee finds that this measure appropriates sufficient funds to defray the necessary expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives through June 30, 2026, including session and nonsession expenses. Your Committee further finds that this measure also appropriates sufficient funds to defray the necessary expenses of the Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, and Hawaii State Ethics Commission for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Correcting the exceeded amount of the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
(2) Amending the general fund appropriation sum in section 7 to the Office of the Auditor for accuracy.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1440, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1440, H.D. 1, and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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| Feb 17, 2025 | HB1440_HD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-18-25_.PDF |
| Feb 3, 2025 | HB1440_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-04-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
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Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means
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House Standing Committee on Finance
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