Rep. Nicole Lowen
Sponsored bills
Establishes a pilot program for an economically feasible solution for the conversion of cesspools in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Establishes the solid waste management research and development special fund. Sets aside 1% of general revenues collected by the State each fiscal year to be deposited into the solid waste management research and development special fund. Requires the Department of Health to use moneys in the solid waste management research and development special fund for research and development into solid waste management. Requires the department to submit biennial reports to the Legislature.
Requires electric utility companies to have a greenhouse gas neutral electricity portfolio by 12/31/2029. Requires the public utilities commission to evaluate the progress of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality and impose penalties for failure to meet the portfolio standard.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii.