Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB2921: Relating to State Funds.
Status: Signed into law, June 26, 2026
Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds and programs.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to state funds.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that continuing shifts in federal policy are creating significant and widespread challenges in Hawaii and across the nation. These federal changes, combined with broader economic trends, are expected to affect Hawaii's fiscal stability in the near future. Reductions in federal funding and uncertainty regarding future federal grant programs require the State to be prepared to assume financial responsibility for critical programs that currently rely on federal support. The legislature further finds that in periods of economic uncertainty, it is essential for the State to maintain the ability to fund important programs with moneys that are not immediately needed elsewhere. In Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, the State proactively transferred funds to mitigate fiscal disruptions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. A similar approach is warranted in 2026 to ensure the continuity of essential services. SB2921 GDI LRB 26-1367.docx Page 2 S.B. NO. C.D. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to transfer non-general fund account balances that exceed one year's operating expenses to the general fund. SECTION 2. The legislature determines that there are amounts in excess of the requirements of the various funds listed in this Act. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director of finance may transfer the following amounts …
Sponsors
- Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Act 148, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).
- : Act 148, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).
- : Enrolled to Governor.
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- : Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 137-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
Votes
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- none. (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1) (April 9, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Medicaid, DBEDT, DAGS, DLNR, DOH, State Funds, DOA
Common questions
- What is SB2921?
- SB2921 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to State Funds.
- What does SB2921 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state funds.
- What is the status of SB2921?
- Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 148, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249). (June 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2921?
- Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17).
- Where is the official record for SB2921?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2921&year=2026
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