In this case, the Foundation challenges the constitutionality of the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program Special Fund, established by Act 232, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024. The fund holds only legislatively appropriated monies and was formed for the express purpose of avoiding the requirement in the Hawaii Constitution that appropriated funds lapse after three years and are returned to the general fund. The Foundation also contended that the Dam Special Fund fails to meet the standards for a grant of public money to a special fund.
- Complaint (filed June 27, 2025)
- Summons (filed June 27, 2025)
- Return of Service (filed June 30, 2025)
- Civil Information Sheet (filed June 30, 2025)
- Answer of State of Hawaii (filed July 17, 2025)
- Foundation’s Motion for Summary Judgment (filed July 31, 2025) with Exhibits 1-9
- State Memorandum in Opposition (Aug. 26, 2025)
- Foundation’s Ex Parte Motion to File Tax Return Information Under Seal (Aug. 30, 2025)
- Foundation’s Reply Memorandum (Aug. 30, 2025)
- ORDER Granting Ex Parte Motion (Sept. 2, 2025)
- ORDER Denying Motion for Summary Judgment (Sept. 22, 2025)
- Complaint for Declatory and Injunctive Relief; Summons (file Jun. 27, 2026)
- Civil Imformation Sheet (filed Jun. 30, 2026)
- Answer of State of Hawaii (filed Jul. 17, 2026)
- Motion for Summary Judgment (file Jul. 31, 2026)
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