Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiVetoed
SB 2600: RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Donovan Dela Cruz
SB 2600 status: Vetoed — Vetoed (Gov. Msg. #1360), various appropriations throughout the bill (updated Jul 15, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates a $50 million appropriation into the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Who is affected
The State of Hawaii's general treasury and state budget reserve accounts.
Requirements and enforcement
The state must transfer $50 million of excess general fund revenues into the emergency and budget reserve fund per Article VII, Section 6 of the Hawaii Constitution.
Costs and funding
$50,000,000.
When it takes effect
Effective July 1, 2026.
Potential benefits
Ensures adherence to constitutional requirements for managing excess tax revenue and strengthens state rainy-day fund buffers.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill was vetoed by the Governor, indicating a lack of alignment on the necessity or timing of this specific appropriation.
What is still unknown
The specific disagreement mentioned in the Governor's veto message, which could provide insight into fiscal policy differences.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases state fiscal resilience
- Complies with constitutional mandates
- Stabilizes reserve funds for downturns
Risks
- Diverts $50M from immediate spending
- Reduces current liquid general fund cash
- Locks up capital in a reserve account
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Demonstrates adherence to constitutional mandates
- Ensures transparency in excess revenue disposal
- Reinforces legislative role in fiscal planning
Risks
- Veto highlights conflict between branches on fiscal priorities
- Potential for litigation regarding constitutional 'excess' definitions
- Limited public participation in specific transfer decisions
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
Information is complete and verified.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill has been vetoed, rendering its immediate enactment impossible without a successful legislative override.
Analysis scope
Source provided is limited to the bill text and metadata, lacking the executive veto message details.
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed (Gov. Msg. #1360), various appropriations throughout the bill.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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