Specifies parking violations for all patrons engaging in ocean recreation and coastal areas program property. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collect fines for each violation of parking rules. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Defines the term "public interest" with regard to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. (SD1)
Authorizes, under certain circumstances, the School Facilities Authority Board to provide to the Governor a list of up to three candidates for the position of Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority. Requires the Governor to select a nominee for senate approval within sixty days of receiving the list of candidates. Provides that in the event of a vacancy, the Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Facilities and Operations shall serve as the Acting Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority until a new Executive Director is appointed and the Senate advises and consents. (SD1)
Creates a three-year pilot program within the Department of Transportation that requires procurement of professional services from construction management consultants using the competitive sealed bidding and competitive sealed proposals methods of procurement. Exempts emergency procurements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.
Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Authorizes the Department of Transportation Harbor Police to enforce laws and rules adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources relating to ocean recreation.
Establishes a three year women's court pilot program within the judiciary's first circuit. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2025.
Increases the rate of conveyance tax for condominiums and single family residences ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption with a value of at least $2,000,000. Exempts from the conveyance tax documents and instruments conveying real property subject to a government assistance program approved and certified by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and used for the provision of affordable housing for qualified persons in the State. Removes maximum dollar amount of conveyance tax revenues that are to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Effective January 1, 2023. (SD1)
Prohibits determinations of nonresponsibility, under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, based solely on the failure to possess prior experience.
