Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 944
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- BELATTI (Democratic)
- HUSSEY (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Authorizes neighborhood boards to solicit suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities from residents. Requires each county mayor to consider and respond in writing to the suggestions for capital improvement projects and operating budget priorities submitted by each neighborhood board. Requires each county council to consider the neighborhood boards' recommendations, the mayor's responses, and county fiscal health in determining the final budget.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.