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HRS §103-2

How state money is pooled and spent

This section says that most state revenue goes into one general fund for government operations. The legislature must approve how the money is spent, and spending must follow public fund rules.

state agencies

The statute, as written — General fund

All revenues of the State or of any agency thereof not specifically appropriated to other purposes shall be general realizations of the State to be available for general use in financing government operations and services, which revenues and realizations in their aggregate are herein referred to as the "general fund". Expenditures from this fund shall be authorized by the legislature through appropriations or otherwise, and expenditures shall be made in accordance with laws and regulations governing the expenditure of public funds generally.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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