HB 2538: CIP; Eleventh Representative District; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-28
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-02: Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
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What does this bill do?
This bill authorizes about $120.659 million in state general obligation bonds and appropriates the money for capital improvement projects in the Eleventh Representative District (Kihei/South Maui), affecting Maui County residents and the state agencies that will carry out the work. It funds water‑reuse and reservoir design, Kihei small‑boat harbor repairs and dredging, library flood‑zone relocation planning, a Kihei bypass plan, rock wall and storm fixes, and upgrades at Kulanihakoi and Kamalii schools (kitchen, HVAC, roof, special‑education classroom, athletics complex, and a grade‑separated crossing), plus Kahoʻolawe reserve center and boathouse work.
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Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to capital improvement projects for the benefit of THE Eleventh 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 $120,659,000 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 eleventh representative district, as follows:
1. South Maui mauka high level reuse water system
Design for a South Maui R-1 water reservoir, to be expended by the department of accounting and general services with a 1:1 match by County of Maui.
Design $250,000
Total funding $250,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the county of Maui.
2. Kihei small boat harbor repairs
Construction for repair of existing unsafe boat ramp and docks.
Construction $5,500,000
Total funding $5,500,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
3. Kulanihakoi high school kitchen
Equipment and appurtenances for basic kitchen equipment to allow the cooking of local meals.
Equipment $35,000
Total funding $35,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
4. Kihei mauka bypass
Plans for the Kihei bypass from Maui Meadows north of the Piilani highway to the Kulanihakoi school area to serve as fire emergency egress and traffic mitigation.
Plans $200,000
Total funding $200,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of transportation.
5. Kihei public library flood zone managed retreat
Plans for moving the state library in Kihei out of a flood zone.
Plans $200,000
Total funding $200,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of agriculture and biosecurity.
6. Kamalii elementary school air conditioning
Plans, design, and construction for new heating ventilation and air conditioning system.
Plans $50,000
Design $50,000
Construction $2,400,000
Total funding $2,500,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
7. Kamalii elementary school building C roof
Construction and equipment and appurtenances for the roofing of building C.
Construction $50,000
Equipment $300,000
Total funding $350,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
8. Kihei elementary school special education classroom
Plans, design, and construction for a special education classroom building.
Plans $1,000,000
Design $1,000,000
Construction $16,000,000
Total funding $18,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
9. Kulanihakoi high school athletics complex
Plans, design, and construction for an athletic complex, including a gym, track, football field, and courts.
Plans $1,000,000
Design $1,000,000
Construction $63,000,000
Total funding $65,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
10. Kulanihakoi high school grade separated school crossing
Plans, design, and construction for a grade separated school crossing that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Plans $1,000,000
Design $1,000,000
Construction $18,000,000
Total funding $20,000,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of education.
11. Rock wall repairs and storm mitigation
Design and construction for rock wall repairs and storm mitigation at TMK 3-9-001-012-0000.
Design $24,000
Construction $250,000
Total funding $274,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
12. Kaho‘olawe island reserve commission educational center
Plans, design, and construction for updated community planning and museum exhibition designs, complete designs and construction drawings, soliciting a builder, and constructing boathouse upgrades.
Plans $350,000
Design $3,000,000
Construction $900,000
Total funding $4,250,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
13. Kaho‘olawe island reserve commission boathouse expansion
Construction for expansion of the Kaho‘olawe island reserve commssion Kihei boathouse, pavillion, and comfort stations.
Construction $600,000
Total funding $600,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
14. Kihei boat ramp basin dredging
Construction for maintenance dredging of the Kihei boat ramp basin and entrance channel.
Construction $3,500,000
Total funding $3,500,000
The sum appropriated for this capital improvement project shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources.
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; Eleventh Representative District; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.
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| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
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