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HRS §346-6

How the department can spend money and accept donations

This section says how the Department of Human Services can spend money given by the legislature and how it can accept donations. Money must be spent only after approval, and donations must be used for the department's legal purposes. Non-money donations are allowed if they fit those purposes.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Appropriations; expenditures; donations

Moneys provided by the legislature for expenditure by the department of human services shall be expended upon vouchers approved by the director of human services or the director's duly authorized subordinates. All contributions or donations of money to the department shall be paid into the state treasury to be expended according to law and for purposes in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contributions or donations, and all such moneys are appropriated for such purposes; provided that no such contributions or donations shall be accepted by the department except for expenditures within the purposes of this chapter. The department may accept donations other than money, provided the donations may be used within the purposes of this chapter, and if accepted, may pay for the storage, handling, and distribution of same; provided that any capital expenditures in connection with the storage, handling, and distribution shall be approved by the governor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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