Resolution adopted in final form.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvements to the Waiahole Irrigation System. (SD1)
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Working Group within the Department of Health to develop a comprehensive plan for the conversion of all statewide cesspools by 2050. Requires the University of Hawaii to conduct a comprehensive statewide study of sewage contamination in nearshore marine areas. Appropriates funding to the Department of Health for the Cesspool Conversion Working Group and to the University of Hawaii for the study of sewage contamination in nearshore marine areas. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)
Increases estate taxes for Hawaii net taxable estates valued at over $10,000,000. Raises the conveyance tax rates for single-family residential investment properties with a value of at least $2,000,000. (SD1)
Establishes the medical cannabis insurance reimbursement working group to address the complexities surrounding the topic of making medical cannabis reimbursable by health insurance. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes standards and procedures for withholding income to pay restitution orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for enhancing restitution collection. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD2)
Resolution adopted in final form.
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 810) in amended form (SD 1).
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist SpinLaunch Inc., with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a satellite launch system. (SD1)
Establishes and appropriates funds for an Office of Strategic Partnerships and Development to specifically analyze, evaluate, recommend, coordinate, oversee, and manage public-private partnerships that benefit the University of Hawaii. Removes reference to the Board of Regents having exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management, and operation of the University of Hawaii. Establishes a 5-year University of Hawaii public-private partnership pilot project to allow the university to enter into public-private partnerships, under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)
Establishes the University of Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawaii system or any community college campus. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. Creates a special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes the research and development program in the Hawaii technology development corporation to help Hawaii-based small businesses optimize research and development performed in Hawaii. Establishes the research and development special fund. Appropriates funds for the purposes of the research and development program. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2)
