Requires the Department of Transportation Harbors Division to conduct a comprehensive study examining increased commercial activity at Kalaeloa Harbor to support the offloading of additional cargo containers and livestock transportation. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish one full-time agriculture education coordinator position.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to establish or contract with a victim service provider to operate an emergency shelter for sex trafficking victims. Provides for general excise tax and fee exemptions. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Establishes the Airport Advisory Working Group in the Department of Transportation to advise on airport design and construction projects to prioritize user experience while reflecting local culture, environment, and the history of Hawaii. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Updates certain state leasing statutes to maximize the benefit to the State of agricultural lands and to help the State achieve its economic and food production goals. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes the one shared health vision plan with a pilot program to be in Hawaii county. Requires the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to facilitate discussions with key community health and social service organizations within Hawaii county to address the health and wellness needs of the most vulnerable by aligning the goals and objectives of key organizations into a 2030 one shared health vision plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to design and administer the Environmental and Economic Development Revolving Loan Program and the Property Assessed Financing Program. Creates the Environmental and Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2024. (SD1)
Establishes "Employment First"--defined as the competitive employment and full inclusion of persons with a disability in an integrated setting as a first and preferred option for employment services--as a policy of the State and counties. Requires state and county agencies to implement this policy in hiring practices and all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply Employment First principles to Medicaid home and community-based services programs. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1).
Requires state agencies to consult with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development corporation on the formulation of development plans and requires that agencies formulate plans ensuring that fifty per cent of housing units in state agencies' development and redevelopment plans along the rail transit corridor be reserved for residents meeting certain requirements. Allows the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to make exceptions to the affordable housing requirement. (SD1)
