Sponsored bills
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop regional economic plans for each county to provide jobs in urban and rural areas of each county based on the development or community boundaries of each respective county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the Department of Education and the University of Hawaii to develop K-12 pathways for each school that emphasize skills necessary to meet the State's specific industry needs. (SD1)
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kaiuli Energy, LLC, with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling facility and chilled water distribution system.
Transfers the Corrections Population Management Commission from the Department of Public Safety to the Judiciary. Replaces the Director of Public Safety with the Chief Justice as a member of the Commission. Requires the Commission to meet at least once per quarter. Repeals provisions requiring as commission members: an individual who is knowledgeable on issues pertaining to reintegrating offenders into the community; and a judge. Adds as members: a substance abuse or mental health expert; and an advocate for incarcerated individuals. Requires the Department of Public Safety to provide commission members with access to internal information and the authority to conduct spot checks on correctional centers and facilities. Requires the commission's annual report to include a summary of the commission's decisions and data and status updates for commission recommendations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)