Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for charter school operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education for its food service operations. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (CD1)
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks the Office of the Auditor to perform a performance audit of the Plant Industry Division within the Department of Agriculture. The audit will specifically examine the Plant Pest Control Branch and the Plant Quarantine Branch, which are responsible for managing invasive species and protecting Hawaii's agriculture and environment. The request stems from previous findings that these branches have faced staffing shortages and have not fully implemented all recommendations from a 2017 audit. By conducting this review, the legislature aims to assess how well the division is executing its biosecurity duties and whether it has addressed past concerns regarding operational capacity and risk management.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to adopt proposed rule changes that would give the agency stronger authority to stop the spread of invasive pests like the coconut rhinoceros beetle, coqui frog, and little fire ants. The key provision would allow the department to legally prevent the sale of merchandise, such as plants, that are known to be infested with these pests, moving beyond its current practice of relying on voluntary compliance from sellers. While the rules would apply to businesses selling directly to the public, they would not restrict sales at farms or ranches that do not sell on-site. The resolution also requests that copies of this urging be sent to the Governor, the Board of Agriculture, and county mayors.
Maddy summaryThis bill approves the transfer of a small roadway parcel in Lahaina from the state to the County of Maui. The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation will give the land to the county to allow the street to be officially dedicated for public use. The legislation follows required legal steps, including a public briefing and a title search confirming the land's history. No money changes hands for this transfer, and the state has no plans to develop the property itself.
Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for large-scale renewable energy generation covered projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $50 until 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Provides deadlines for taxpayers under audit to comply with demands to produce documents and evidence. Requires the Tax Appeal Court to preclude documents or evidence not produced pursuant to a demand from being introduced in evidence in a tax appeal or action unless the failure was due to reasonable cause. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall not require inspections or sampling of hemp that duplicates inspections or sampling required by the United States Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Extends the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System (Oahu Region) from the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health to 12/31/2026. Requires the working group established by Act 212, SLH 2021, to submit a report to the Legislature on updates to the operating and budget plan and pro forma capital improvements plan and a breakdown of costs related to the transfer. Requires the Oahu Region to enter into an agreement with the Department of Health regarding the Oahu Region taking care of low acuity patients in the Department's custody by the end of 2024. Requires the Oahu Region to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
