#hawaii state budget

Lawmakers, nonprofit holding virtual forum to educate, engage public in crafting Hawaiʻi’s People’s Budget

This is the first forum in a series of online and in-person events that will lay the groundwork for a broader understanding of Hawaiʻi’s State Budget.

Legislature Passes State Budget Bill

The House and the Senate approved a final version of HB 2 HD1 SD 1 CD1, the state budget bill, on Wedneday, March 27, 2019

State Releases Financial Report for 2018

The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has released the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

VIDEO: Gov. Ige’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2019–21

Gov. David Ige held a news conference on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. on the Proposed Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2019–21.

Hawai‘i Reps Finalize Negotiations on State Budget Bill

The Hawai‘i House and Senate conferees approved a final version of HB1900 HD1 SD1, the state budget bill.

Lawmakers Begin Negotiations on State Budget

The Hawai‘i House and Senate conferees began negotiations on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on a final version of HB1900 HD1 SD1, the state budget bill.

Senate Passes the State Budget

The Hawai‘i Senate Committee on Ways and Means passed the State Budget bill, House Bill 1900 HD1 SD1, which adjusts appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 2017-19.

Reps Propose Bill to Increase Neighbor Islands’ Share of TAT

The Hawai‘i House of Representatives Finance Committee will hear a proposed House amendment to Senate Bill 648 SD1 HD1 to increase the amounts of the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues for the Neighbor Islands.

House of Reps Approves State Budget

The Hawai‘i House of Representatives unanimously approved HB1900, the state budget.

Senate Passes Measure to Strengthen State Financial Plan

The Hawai‘i State Senate has drafted, discussed, and voted on SB508, SB2415, SB2484, SB2489, SB2699, and SB2821 that are projected to generate approximately $72 million in revenues.

ANALYSIS: By the Numbers – State Budget Edition

Medical marijuana, air conditioning for public schools, and a Waimea agricultural park are all part of Gov. Abercrombie’s budget requests to the legislature.

Gov. Abercrombie Seeks to Reverse State Employees’ 5% Pay Cut

$12.4 billion budget submitted to the Legislature raises spending, seeks to restore pre-recession wages.

Hawaii Credit Rating Upheld by Standard and Poor’s

State residents will be allowed pre-purchase of tax-exempt bonds from Nov. 13-14.