Establishes a center for the design, development, and fabrication of astronomical instruments within the University of Hawaiʻi. Appropriates funds for the center's planning and design and 10 full-time equivalent faculty positions within the center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled "Hawaiʻi Made" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaiʻi" brand. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Temporarily reinstates the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit. Expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires a report from the department of taxation analyzing the tax implications for specified exemptions and exclusions from chapters 237 and 238, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, in establishing The Village project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Transfers authority for certain project reviews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Counties. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to certify third-party reviewers and defines the role of third-party reviewers. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allocate to the Counties.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1)
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of "aerial devices" and "fireworks" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)