Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study examining the amount of land needed to meet the State 2050 Plan.
Removes county councils as the nominating authority for members of the HCDA who serve as representatives of the Heeia, Kalaeloa, and Kakaako community development districts. Provides that the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each nominate representatives of each of the three community development districts.
Establishes repeal dates for each principal department, preceded by an auditor review. Establishes procedures for department termination in six-year intervals.
Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the legislature. (SD1)
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters.
Removes the monetary cap for the amount of conveyance taxes collected that can be paid into the land conservation fund.
Exempts Waikiki from certain coastal zone management program policies relating to beach protection.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district.
Requires the department of education to establish criteria for industry certification awards for public high schools to incentivize public high schools to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications in high value occupations. Requires the department to submit an annual report containing specific information about the industry certification award progress. (HD1)
Expands the duties of the Hawaii State Energy Office. Transfers certain duties relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy resilience, and clean transportation related incentives, programs, and goals from the Chief Energy Officer to the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
