Sen. Brian T. Taniguchi

Part I: Appropriates funds for grants to participants in software application challenges so that the proofs of concept created during the challenges can be developed into prototypes suitable for local and state government. Part II: Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to conduct a comprehensive review of the 2016-2020 Hawaii Statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and develop regional economic plans. (SB2902 HD1)

Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone program to facilitate the development of certain areas. Authorizes the creation of transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone subaccounts to make grants or loans. Expands the use of the dwelling unit revolving fund to improve and increase the capacity of infrastructure facilities. Identifies the members of the Hawaii Community Development Authority authorized to exercise jurisdiction over matters affecting transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zones. Appropriates funds for an infrastructure study and for staff to develop and manage the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement zone program. (SB2943 HD1)

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by the University of Hawaii community colleges or a four-year campus to implement international college experiences for Hawaii students enrolled at a University of Hawaii campus. (SB3037 HD1)

Establishes an unspecified number of full-time equivalent lieutenant positions in the Kona unit of the sheriff division within the department of public safety. Appropriates funds for the initial six-month hiring period and for one-time costs for the purchase of position-related uniforms and equipment. Establishes statutory authorization of special duty employment, commonly referred to as special duty services, by deputy sheriffs. (SB3079 HD1)

Amends the Board of Education membership by requiring the Board to invite the exclusive representative for Bargaining Unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the Board. (SB2380 HD1)

Establishes an individual mandate for certain qualified taxpayers to sign up for and maintain health insurance throughout the year, or pay a penalty on their individual income tax return, subject to certain exceptions. Sunsets on 12/31/2023. (SB2924 HD2)

Standardizes service requirements for all Hawaii Labor Relations Board decisions and orders. Extends the time to hold a hearing on a complaint. Repeals the requirements for audit and Board approval of witness fees. Establishes a Collective Bargaining Dispute Resolution Special Fund. Appropriates funds to hire an attorney and chief clerk for HLRB. (SB2366 HD1)

Specifies that unclaimed funds of $10 or less in the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund, upon the expiration of the ten-year time limitation on claiming the funds, shall be transferred to the Libraries Special Fund. Increases the threshold for claims for funds from the Unclaimed Property Fund that are subject to the ten-year expiration period, from $100 to $250. (SB2921 HD1)

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a Farm to School Program and designate a Farm to School Coordinator to work in collaboration with the head of the Department of Agriculture's Hawaii Farm to School Program. Appropriates funds for two full-time equivalent Farm to School staff positions within DOE. (SB2387 HD1)

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist SpinLaunch, Inc., with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a satellite launch system. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)