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State Commission budget cuts prompt CSW ex‑officio to ask members for personal statements
Summary
Ex‑officio Stacey Moniz told the Committee the State legislature proposed significant cuts to the State Commission on the Status of Women and urged members to submit personal statements before the May 1, 2026 deadline; Moniz noted the cuts stem from years of unspent funds tied to understaffing.
Ex‑officio Stacey Moniz reported at the April 21 meeting that the State legislature is finalizing the state budget and has proposed significant cuts to the State Commission on the Status of Women. Moniz said the Commission’s funds had been unspent in prior years because the Executive Director’s office has been understaffed and encouraged committee members to submit personal statements in support of the Commission before the May 1, 2026 deadline.
Moniz also noted that her own term on the Committee ends in June 2027 and that a replacement is being actively recruited (applications available at https://boards.hawaii.gov/apply/). She identified Senators Troy Hashimoto and Lynn DeCoite as the county's representatives relevant to the budget item. The Committee did not record a formal motion or vote on the state budget item during this meeting.
