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HRS §201-13.7

Federal funds

This section lets the governor or a department (with the governor's approval) accept federal money for planning and community development block grants. It also lets the department make rules to run those federal programs. It does not set any specific amounts or deadlines.

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The statute, as written — Federal funds

Where the governor or the department with the approval of the governor is able to secure federal funds made available under any act of the Congress of the United States to be expended in connection with or for planning grants and community development block grants, the governor or department shall have the power to enter into such undertakings with the proper officers or agencies of the federal government. The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 as may be necessary to administer and effectuate federal grants and programs that it has been assigned.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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