Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB282

Introduced
1/19/23  
Refer
1/23/23  
Introduced
1/19/23  

Caption

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

Impact

If enacted, SB282 will have a significant impact on how state funding is appropriated for the arts in Hawaii. This could lead to a reallocation of resources from the works of art special fund to other areas within the construction budget. Some stakeholders may welcome this change, seeing it as a way to direct more funds towards essential building projects and infrastructure improvements, although it may also draw criticism from those who feel that the arts should maintain a more substantial financial commitment from government funding.

Summary

Senate Bill 282 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii Revised Statutes concerning the works of art special fund. Specifically, the bill aims to reduce the percentage of state fund appropriations designated for the works of art special fund from one percent to one-half of one percent for capital improvements related to the construction or renovation of state buildings. The intent behind this amendment is likely to allocate more funding towards construction projects while still supporting public art initiatives, but with a slightly reduced proportional commitment from the state budgets.

Contention

The reduction of funding to the works of art special fund may spark discussions around the value of public art and its importance to community identity and culture. Proponents of the arts may argue that even a slight decrease could have detrimentally ripple effects on local artists and art initiatives. Conversely, supporters of the funding reallocation might highlight the necessity of prioritizing immediate infrastructural needs over artistic investments during times of economic constraint. Therefore, the passing of SB282 may provoke a debate on the balance between art funding and practical state budget considerations.

Companion Bills

HI SB282

Carry Over Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

Previously Filed As

HI HB34

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI HB34

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI SB2140

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI SB1119

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI SB656

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI SB1119

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI SB282

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

HI SB2360

Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.

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