Appropriates funds to DOA to enhance and strengthen the biosecurity program in regard to incipient invasive species management programs. (HB1005 HD1)
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)
Authorizes the establishment of a NELHA microgrid demonstration project for the generation, storage, and distribution of renewable energy on property controlled by NELHA. (HB1248 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)
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)
Establishes "substantial net benefit" as the public utilities commission's standard for a merger involving an electric public utility and allows the commission to establish reasonable criteria to determine whether a "substantial net benefit" exists in a proposed merger involving an electric public utility. (HB1566 HD2)
Increases the fines for first time and subsequent violations that may be assessed for the unauthorized or improper use of a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities.
Authorizes counties to inspect sewer laterals located on private property under certain conditions. Authorizes counties to compel property owners to inspect sewer laterals under certain conditions and to make repairs as necessary.
Establishes the impact loan fund for Hawaii, to be known as the HI-impact loan program, in the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation to support dual-use technology small businesses. Establishes the HI-impact special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2038. (SD1)
