Requires the Hawaii technology development corporation to seek to establish a public-private partnership to plan, build, and manage key strategic broadband infrastructure and attract cloud based companies to Hawaii. Makes an appropriation to establish an open access, carrier neutral cable landing station. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Prohibits the issuance of covered source air permits for coal-burning electricity generation facilities after 2022. Prohibits the approval of new power purchase agreements for electricity generated from coal.
Sunsets the renewable energy technologies income tax credit after 7/1/2045. (SB1163 HD1)
Requires the department of human services to establish and implement a whole person care pilot program and submit an application for an amendment to the QUEST Integration section 1115 demonstration project to expand its QUEST Integration project to provide for the whole person care pilot program. Appropriates funds to the department of human services for the establishment and implementation of the whole person care pilot program.
Clarifies the definition of growler. Permits a class 18 small craft producer pub licensee to manufacture not more than one hundred twenty-five thousand barrels of malt beverages on the licensee's premises during the license year. Clarifies that a class 14 brewpub licensee or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may conduct certain activities at satellite locations other than the licensee's primary manufacturing premises under certain conditions. Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees.
Raises the threshold under the contractor licensing law's handyman exemption from $1,000 to $1,500 and makes it applicable only to the cost of labor and materials. (CD1)
Establishes an annual vehicle registration surcharge fee for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles to be deposited into the State Highway Fund. Effective 1/1/2020. (CD1)
Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to adopt rules without regard to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reimburse Section 8 landlords for repair costs of tenant-caused property damage under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Amends the research activity tax credit so that references to the base amount in section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code shall not apply, and credit for all qualified research expenses may be taken without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years. Transfers certification duties from the Department of Taxation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, which shall identify to the Legislature taxpayers who apply for the tax credit. Establishes an annual aggregate cap of $5,000,000. Extends the research activity tax credit through 2024. Repeals the research activity tax credit on 12/31/2024. (CD1)
Establishes a working group within the department of health to evaluate current behavioral health care and related systems and identify steps to promote effective integration to respond to and coordinate care for persons experiencing substance abuse, mental health conditions, and homelessness. (CD1)
