HB 2142: CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-26
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-01-30: Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5)
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What does this bill do?
The bill authorizes up to $438,675,000 in state general obligation bonds and appropriates that money for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district in Hawaii County. It funds specific projects including a $300 million Puna Makai alternate route, a $50 million East Hawaii central school kitchen, $12 million for a Pahoa public library and $12 million for a community center, plus smaller amounts for parks, beach and swim-area improvements, school playgrounds and repairs, road widening, and albizia tree control.
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Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to capital improvement projects for the benefit of THE Fourth 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 $438,675,000 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 2026-2027 for the purpose of capital improvement projects for the fourth representative district, as follows:
1. Kehena coastal recreational area
Plans, land, design, construction, and equipment and appurtenances for the development of the Kehena coastal recreational area. Phase I: Kehena beach access and parking. Phase II: Four Kehena campground sites with ADA accessible tables and grills.
Plans $1,000
Land $1,000
Design $1,000
Construction $4,996,000
Equipment $1,000
Total funding $5,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the county of Hawaii.
2. Kikala-Keokea park development
Plans, land, design, construction, and equipment and appurtenances for the Kikala-Keokea park development.
Plans $1,000
Land $1,000
Design $1,000
Construction $4,996,000
Equipment $1,000
Total funding $5,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the county of Hawaii.
3. Pahoa public library
Construction for the Pahoa public library.
Construction $12,000,000
Total funding $12,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of accounting and general services.
4. Pahoa public library
Plans and design for Pahoa public library.
Plans $10,000
Design $290,000
Total funding $300,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of accounting and general services.
5. East Hawaii Central kitchen: farm-to-school
Construction for building a central kitchen that would serve the east side of the county of Hawaii elementary, middle, and high schools.
Construction $50,000,000
Total funding $50,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
6. Keonepoko elementary school
Construction and equipment and appurtenances for a new playground.
Construction $200,000
Equipment $800,000
Total funding $1,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
7. Pahoa high and intermediate school
Plans and construction for repairs to the gym roof.
Plans $10,000
Construction $490,000
Total funding $500,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
8. O Maku‘u Ke Kahua
Construction for a community center.
Construction $12,000,000
Total funding $12,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of Hawaiian home lands.
9. Hawaiian Paradise Park community park
Construction for a community park in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Construction $5,600,000
Total funding $5,600,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
10. Isaac Hale beach park
Construction for the development of Isaac Hale beach park.
Construction $5,000,000
Total funding $5,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
11. Pohoiki swim area
Plans, design, and construction for a safe swim area in Pohoiki.
Plans $250,000
Design $250,000
Construction $1,000,000
Total funding $1,500,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
12. Albizia eradication near public roadways
Construction for eradication of albizia trees near public roadways.
Construction $5,000,000
Total funding $5,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of transportation.
13. Highway 130, Hawaii county
Construction for the widening of highway 150 in Hawaii county.
Construction $30,000,000
Total funding $30,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of transportation.
14. Puna Makai
Construction for an alternate route from Pahoa to Hilo.
Construction $300,000,000
Total funding $300,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of transportation.
15. Albizia tree control
Equipment and appurtenances for albizia tree control in the county of Hawaii.
Equipment $500,000
Total funding $500,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the Hawaii invasive species council.
16. Wao Kele O Puna forest reserve
Construction and equipment and appurtenances for the update of the Wao Kele O Puna forest reserve.
Construction $150,000
Equipment $125,000
Total funding $275,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the office of Hawaiian affairs.
17. Keaau transfer station
Construction for an accelerator/decelerator lane.
Construction $5,000,000
Total funding $5,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the county of Hawaii.
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, 2028, shall lapse as of that date.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Report Title:
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.
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| Jan 30, 2026 | Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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