Prohibits the use and distribution in the State of certain single-use plastics. Requires all moneys collected for the provision of reusable or recyclable bags to be deposited in the environmental management special fund.
Sen. Glenn Wakai
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Requires all state building construction that uses concrete to use post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete unless use of these materials will increase costs or delay construction.
Requires the State to electrify its motor vehicle fleet by 1/1/2035.
Prohibits certain state officials and employees from representing certain interests regarding any state administrative or legislative action for 12 months after termination from their respective positions.
Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats.
Amends the powers and duties of the Hawaii teacher standards board to authorize the issuance of certificates for teachers at private schools and extending the expiration dates for licenses, permits, and certificates when a state of emergency is declared under section 127A-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows the department of education and charter schools to employ emergency hires for more than three years if authorized by the Hawaii teacher standards board. (HD2)
Repeals the minimum age requirement to obtain a civil identification card in the State.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to expend certain appropriated funds during fiscal year 2020-2021 solely for the community-based work furlough program for female inmates. Effective retroactively to 6/30/2020. (HD2)
Establishes the school facilities agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction, related to capital improvement projects assigned by the legislature, governor, or board of education. Places management of school impact fees with the agency. (HD2)
Amends the requirements for each solar energy system to claim the renewable energy technologies income tax credit. (HD2)