STATE SENATE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 2026 BUDGET INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS
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HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I – The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) released its budget informational briefings schedule for the upcoming 2026 legislative session.
The purpose of these briefings is to ensure that public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawaii’s residents prior to the start of the 2026 legislative session.
“These budget briefings are about making sure that legislators, and the public, understand the state's financial outlook,” said Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz (Senate District 17 – Portion of Mililani, Mililani Mauka, portion of Waipi‘o Acres, Launani Valley, Wahiawā, Whitmore Village), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Families feel the economic uncertainty, and the State has to be just as careful with its finances. These discussions will help us better utilize resources, protect the services people rely on, and explore revenue generating opportunities to build a more resilient Hawaii.”
A full schedule of the informational briefings can be viewed here:
For more information or questions regarding the schedule, please contact the WAM Committee at 808-586-6800.