Appropriates funds for the Kaho‘olawe island reserve commission. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaiʻi's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Provides that, in any island with a population of five hundred or less, Hawaiian language shall be recognized as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian islands; public schools may offer a course in Hawaiian language; and every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers. Requires and appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to study the Hawaiian language, publish resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language, consult stakeholders, and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
Requires the DOE to develop and maintain a communication strategy and outreach plan for emergency management and disaster preparedness. Requires the DOE to provide updated information to parents and guardians about its communication strategy and outreach plan no later than thirty days after the beginning of each school year.
Authorizes HHFDC to assist DOE in developing housing projects for teachers and other school employees and contract or sponsor an experimental or demonstration housing project with any state department or agency. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Authorizes DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of housing for teachers and other school employees. Permits a private entity to lease housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of the housing falls below a percentage threshold as determined by DOE. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
Specifies that a certificate of inspection shall be issued if a vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Makes violating the noisy muffler laws a petty misdemeanor. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair regulations.
Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Provides that the counties may adopt ordinances to regulate peer-to-peer car-sharing vehicles for companies whose insurance coverage falls below an unspecified amount. Sunsets 7/1/2025. (SD1)
Requires each county to submit to the Legislature a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan report that addresses and identifies the county's wastewater management needs, including financial needs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a two-year study on the maximized use of recycled asphalt across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
