Part I: Establishes the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Authorizes moneys in the green infrastructure special fund to be used to finance the option to purchase solar systems and other clean energy equipment, including the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Appropriates funds out of the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Part II: Replaces the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority as the administering agency for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit.
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Establishes the maritime commission to oversee the regulation of water carriers in the State. Transfers the oversight of water carriers by the public utilities commission to the maritime commission and makes associated conforming amendments. Establishes the maritime commission special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2022.
Requires public schools, private schools, and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer seizure disorder rescue medication. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform selfreview of seizure disorder materials annually.
Amends the name of the certificate of good standing issued by the department of commerce and consumer affairs to "certificate of registration."
Amends the rate of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax imposed on petroleum products. Amends the portion of environmental response, energy, and food security tax revenues deposited into the energy security special fund.
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.
Prohibits specified trolleys, trolleys with swivels, pulleys, cables, or running lines designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in a configuration that endangers the dog, including by depriving the dog of sustenance. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog under the age of six months unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a tow or log chain. Prohibits tethering or restraining a dog with a choke collar, pinch collar, or prong collar unless the dog is engaged in an activity supervised by its owner or an agent of its owner.
Establishes the commission on fiscal responsibility within the department of taxation to review and make recommendations on expenditures, revenue enhancements, and tax policy. Requires a report to the legislature.
Establishes a remote work transition grant program within DBEDT to assist businesses in converting to virtual offices or building remote work capabilities. Appropriates funds.
Allows a penalty of up to $5,000 for the fourth or subsequent violations of the motor carrier law within one calendar year.