Informing the Legislature that on May 13, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2376 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 022).

This bill amends the state budget to adjust funding levels for specific transportation programs, directly affecting the Department of Transportation. It addresses a funding gap caused by the removal of a previous rule that allowed departments to transfer money between programs to handle changing needs. The legislation moves approximately $3.95 million from the highways administration program to the Oahu highways program to purchase a replacement barrier transfer machine. These financial changes are designed to be budget neutral, meaning the total amount of money remains the same while being reallocated to address an immediate equipment need.