HCC §2-222

Rules for Taking Money from the Budget Stabilization Fund

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This section says the county can only take money from its budget stabilization fund under two conditions. First, the finance director must write a statement saying it is needed. Second, the county council must pass a law approving it with a two-thirds vote.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Appropriations

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Appropriations from the budget stabilization fund may occur only upon the following: (1) Written determination by the director of finance that such appropriations are necessary; and (2) Passage of an appropriations ordinance by two-thirds vote of the council. (2006, ord 06-101, sec 1; am 2011, ord 11-128, sec 2.)2-222

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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