Establishes and appropriates funds for an alternative energy research and development pilot program that authorizes the high technology development corporation to provide matching grants of up to fifty per cent to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Office of Naval Research.
Encourages purchase of chilled water for use in an air conditioning system and investment in seawater air conditioning systems by providing tax credits.
Requires, on or before 1/1/2020, the public utilities commission to establish performance incentive and penalty mechanisms that directly tie electric utility revenues to the utility's achievement on performance metrics.
Increases the fine for failure to use a seat belt.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District, Planning Committee, and Revolving Fund.
Appropriates funds for a full-time agricultural management position and equipment for the Kulani correctional facility agriculture operation.
Requires the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicyclist to allow at least a three-foot separation between the driver's vehicle and the bicyclist. Allows a driver of a vehicle to overtake a bicyclist in a no passing zone when overtaking the bicyclist can be done safely.
Requires the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with county and state agencies and, upon request of the inmate, to issue civil identification cards to the inmate and to assist the inmate in obtaining the inmate's birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. (SB1039 HD2)
Increases the fines for violations of use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for seawater air conditioning facilities for certain state buildings in the Capitol District.
