Mandates that there be a community-based work furlough program for incarcerated women in the State. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Establishes a Digital Learning Center within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds to staff and administer the Digital Learning Center. (CD1)
Appropriates funds for the design, planning, and construction of the Kalaupapa Memorial to be expended by the Department of Health. (HD1)
Requires University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office (Office) to convene a working group to determine the appropriate governance structure to operate, maintain, and oversee broadband assets. Appropriates funds for three full-time positions for the Office and a statewide broadband initiative to be administered by the University of Hawaii. (CD1)
Beginning 7/1/2022, prohibits issuance of permits for future large capacity underground storage tank systems mauka of the underground injection control line. Beginning 7/1/2022, prohibits operation of, and renewal of permits for, large capacity underground storage tank systems located mauka of the underground injection control line, except for maintenance necessary to safely support defueling, environmental requirements, operations directly related to defueling or actions required in emergency situations. (CD1)
Authorizes the office of administrative hearings, where it is determined that an award of a contract is in violation of law and the award is rescinded and the contract, if executed, is terminated or declared null and void, to award the government contract to the next lowest bidder or next responsible offeror, if certain conditions are met. (CD1)
Requires agencies to publicly post the justification for cancelling an invitation for bids or request for proposals, for a minimum of ten days, on a purchasing agency's website, government electronic notification system, or by any other means the procurement officer deems effective. (CD1)
Decreases the number of members on the State Procurement Policy Board from seven to five. Amends the appointment and experience requirements for members. Repeals the State Procurement Policy Board Nominating Committee. (CD1)
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish K-12 expanded teaching cohort programs in each county for students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in education. Requires interim reports to the legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2023, 2024, and 2025, and a final report prior to the regular session of 2026. Repeals 12/31/2026. (HD1)
Establishes a working group consisting of the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Director of Public Safety, and hunters and recreational shooters to determine potential locations and requirements for a shooting facility in the County of Hawaii. (CD1)
