Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1513: RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1513 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the transfer of funds appropriated for positions to operating expenses, and vice versa, except to fulfill the Legislature's purpose for which the funds were appropriated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to GVO, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.