Requires an owner or occupier to provided notice to county agencies when subdividing and leasing agricultural land. Grants county and state agencies the implicit right to enter property to investigate for violations of and compliance with agricultural subdivision and lease qualifications.
Makes an appropriation for a regional nutrient cycling pilot program on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot project.
Appropriates moneys to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for a study to be conducted in cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers on the merits of acquiring Lake Wilson dam and spillway to upgrade the dam and develop pumped-storage hydroelectricity. Requires federal matching funds.
Allows DAGS to establish a recycling pilot program to reasonably provide and maintain onsite collection methods at buildings and facilities it manages, maintains, or services for the collection of recyclable materials. Appropriates funds. (HB523 CD1)
Requires all child care providers to obtain and maintain liability insurance as a condition of licensure, temporary permission, or registration and disclosure of insurance-related information to certain parents or guardians. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2018 Regular Session. (HB674 CD1)
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. (SD2)
Requires upgrade, conversion, or sewer connection of all cesspools in the State before 2050 unless exempted. Broadens eligibility criteria for tax credit to offset costs. Requires the Department of Health to investigate existing cesspools, assess incentive programs, and report to the Legislature. (HB1244 CD1)
Permits farmers' markets and food hubs on lands in agricultural districts. Effective upon its approval. (HB1475 CD1)
Broadens the Water Infrastructure Loan Program to include loans made to water utilities and for water tanks. (HB632 CD1)
Authorizes electronic monitoring and surveillance of offenders in programs that offer alternatives to incarceration. (HB1246 CD1)
