Establishes and appropriates funds for a Regional Nutrient Cycling Pilot Program on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot program. (HB2102 HD2)
Requires special permit approval for solar energy facilities larger than fifteen kilowatts on one or more lots in non-conforming residential subdivisions, which have been identified by the county, located on land with soil classified with an overall productivity rating of class D or E. (HB2665 HD1)
Prohibits a person who is entitled enforce a mortgage note as a negotiable instrument from also foreclosing on the property in a foreclosure by action unless the person is the owner, as opposed to a holder, of the mortgage note. (HB1957 HD1)
Authorizes the incorporation of housing visitability standards in the new construction of publicly funded residential housing. (HB1919 HD2)
Allows two or more separate entities to submit single joint offers in response to a solicitation. Allows purchasing agencies to award single contracts to two or more separate entities that submit joint offers. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules that establish procedures for joint offers and contract awards to joint offerors. (HB1963 HD1)
Establishes a study group within the Department of Health to develop a pilot program to address contamination relating to waste-water, cesspools, and shore waters at Puako. (HB2732 HD1)
Establishes an income tax credit, limited to one credit per tax map key number, for a portion of the cost of construction or renovation for purposes of compliance with Type C residential housing visitability standards. (HB1920 HD1)
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, or the appropriate state entity, to initiate negotiations to keep the units of the Front Street Apartments on the island of Maui affordable or to acquire the Front Street Apartments property unless certain conditions are met. Appropriates funds. (HB2006 HD1)
Exempts affordable housing projects developed or financed by HHFDC or a county, housing projects that satisfy county affordable housing requirements and qualify for county fee exemptions, and affordable rental housing for which the developer received Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from school impact fees. (HB1804 HD1)
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a program to offer insurance policies to landlords who rent to tenants using the Section 8 housing choice voucher program and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish and administer the insurance program. (HB2474 HD1)
