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Senate passes its version of the state budget after committee presentations
Summary
The Hawaii Senate approved the Senate draft of House Bill 300, the operating and CIP budget proposal, following presentations from Ways and Means leadership and floor remarks outlining key program and capital priorities.
The Senate approved the Senate draft of House Bill 300, the biennial operating and capital improvements budget, after members of the Ways and Means Committee presented the measure and senators offered floor remarks in support.
Senator Dela Cruz, chairing budget-related work in the Senate, opened floor discussion by describing the draft budget as “a blueprint for resilience,” saying it reflects recent economic forecasts and prioritizes health, education, infrastructure and food security. "This body continues to prioritize critical services and strategic economic investments while…
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