Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries Maui Electric Company and Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company for multi-project capital improvement programs.
Requires all school bus contracts to require contractor's vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel by January 1, 2035.
Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer an electronic smoking device disposal program for the collection and disposal of electronic smoking devices that contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Requires all retail tobacco stores that sell electronic smoking devices to participate in the program or be subjected to a fine.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.
Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Hawaiʻi state energy office to use moneys from the energy security special fund to administer variances.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to further reduce its homestead program applicant waitlist.
Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.
