Establishes an agricultural production tax credit that includes agricultural producers who produce at least fifty per cent of food crops for local consumption.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines qualified taxpayers as manufacturers that produce value-added products using local crops.
Implements a schedule and standards for the inspection and repair of underground storage tanks. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Directs the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, in conjunction with the Hawaii State Energy Office, to develop and submit a strategy to the Legislature no later than forty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024 for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by 2030. Requires an interim progress report to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. (SD1)
Requires that the Governor make nominations to fill vacancies on the Hawaiian Homes Commission in accordance with recommendations made by representatives of Hawaiian homestead and beneficiary associations. Requires that the Governor make nominations to fill vacancies within ninety days. Requires that eligible candidates for nominations have a working knowledge of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. (SD1)
Establishes provisions within the department of agriculture to enhance farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to establish the department's hiring and promotion goals for position-qualified transgender and non-binary persons and develop the State's Transgender Employment Policy addressing specified areas by 1/1/2024. Requires annual reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes and appropriates funds for five permanent Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Specialist Positions within the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, assigned to each county as follow: one for the City and County of Honolulu, one for the county of Maui, two for the county of Hawaii, and one for the county of Kauai. Requires the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Specialist to work under the supervision of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman to achieve the goals of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, as mandated by the federal Older Americans Act. (SD1)
Appropriates funds for the operating budget of the department of human services for fiscal year 2022-2023. Requires the Department of Human Services to make any and all efforts available each year to fully fund all programs relating to homelessness. (SD1)
Provides for the term expiration of a holdover member of a board or commission at the end of the first regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term. Requires the Governor to appoint an individual to fill all board and commission vacancies within one hundred eighty days. Authorizes the President of the Senate to nominate a successor member for a board or commission in certain circumstances. Limits holdover appointments in certain respects. Requires department heads to inform the Governor of any vacancy in any board or commission. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)
