Proposes an amendment to article IX, section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, to require the Legislature to consider the effect of its actions on the price of housing in the State. (SD1)
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to be appropriated into and out of the rental housing revolving fund, dwelling unit revolving fund, and, contingent upon the enactment of S.B. No. 878 in any form, the home ownership housing revolving fund. Requires an amount of the funds appropriated out of the rental housing revolving fund be used to create permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals. (SD1)
Provides an appropriation for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to support the continuation of business accelerator programs.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii West Oahu to expand its existing programs and develop new means to increase food security and self-sufficiency in the State.
Appropriates funds for various capital improvement projects to be expended by the department of accounting and general services.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by a University of Hawaii community college or a four-year campus to expand opportunities for international college experiences for University of Hawaii students. Requires the University of Hawaii to work in collaboration with the department of business, economic development, and tourism and requires a report to be submitted to the legislature.
Clarifies that the school-level minor repairs and maintenance special fund shall be used only to fund minor repairs and maintenance.
Requires the state building codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and minimum requirements for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of non-hazardous construction waste.
Amends the definition of an autocycle to include a three wheeled motor vehicle that has a handlebar and seat belts. Prohibits operators of a motorcycle, including an autocycle, from carrying any package, bundle, or other article if it prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars or steering wheel.
Establishes the landlord-tenant courts.
