HB1815

Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.

Complete·6/9/26

Hawaii HB1815 amends the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts grant application process and recipient requirements.

Hawaii HB1815 modifies the standards for grant applicants, requiring them to be either for-profit or nonprofit organizations. It mandates that all grant requests be reviewed and submitted on a specific form, detailing the purpose, description, financial information, and personnel salaries. The bill also requires annual evaluations of grants to ensure intended results are met and prohibits recipients from using public funds for entertainment or perquisites.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

RDDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 30

10:30 AM

Conference Committee Meeting

Apr 29

10:30 AM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

Jun 9

Senate

Act 122, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).

Jun 9

House

Act 122, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).

May 8

Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).