Establishes a permit that exempts sustainable living research and sites from certain county codes, ordinances, and rules. Effective 7/1/2038. (HD1)
Requires habitat conservation plans and safe harbor agreements to include the measures or actions to be undertaken to respond to individuals of the candidate species affected by take. Authorizes other funds to be deposited into the Endangered Species Trust Fund.
Establishes the Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at a University of Hawaii community college. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. (HB1591 HD2)
Requires any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor, pole and line contractor, high voltage electrical contractor, or electronic systems contractor to possess a trade license or an electrical engineering degree from an accredited college to perform electrical work in the State. (HB976 HD1)
Expands the income tax credit for low-income household renters, based on adjusted gross income and filing status. Adjusts the tax credit for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017.
Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, including the hiring of necessary staff. (HB477 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the Big Island Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii. (HB367 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the UH college of tropical agriculture and human resources cooperative extension service for one full-time ornamental plant extension agent.
Provides a bidder of a public works construction project with two working days after the closing of bids to provide the name of each joint contractor or subcontractor and the nature and scope of the work to be performed by each. Allows the bidder to replace a subcontractor that is not in compliance with these requirements, provided that the price of the total bid remains the same.
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to designate transit-oriented development community districts along the Honolulu Rail Station Transit Corridor.
