HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
606
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
S.D. 1
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that, under section 207 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, the department of Hawaiian home lands is authorized to grant licenses for mercantile establishments owned by native Hawaiians, such as theaters, markets, or stores, and other improvements for public purposes. The legislature recognizes that the development of mercantile establishments presents an opportunity for economic growth by promoting entrepreneurship, creating more jobs, and boosting local economies.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate moneys to be used by the department of Hawaiian home lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 to be allocated as follows:
(1) $25,000,000 for lump sum repair and maintenance; and
(2) $25,000,000 for mercantile projects pursuant to section 207(c)(1)(B) of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of Hawaiian home lands for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DHHL; Repair and Maintenance; Mercantile Projects; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
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