HB-1407: Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Reported From Ecd (stand. Com. Rep. No. 495) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/12/2025
Relating To Energy. [HB-1257]
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish a two-year Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Sunsets the grant program on 6/30/2027.
HB-1257: Relating To Energy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Greggor Ilagan
Referred To Ecd, Eep, Fin, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025
Relating To Agricultural Support. [SB-1184]
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and grant program, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Requires reports to the Legislature.
SB-1184: Relating To Agricultural Support.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Aen, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Agricultural Support. [HB-776]
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program and grant program, to assist certain farmers and livestock producers with transportation costs for agricultural products, inputs, supplies, and production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-776: Relating To Agricultural Support.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa
Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 398) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/11/2025
Relating To Meat Processing. [HB-452]
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-452: Relating To Meat Processing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Greggor Ilagan
Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 37) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Ecd. on 02/03/2025
Relating To Meat Processing. [SB-827]
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Establishes requirements for grant applicants. Allows hunters access to qualifying meat processing facilities. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-827: Relating To Meat Processing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Troy Hashimoto
Reported From Edt (stand. Com. Rep. No. 389) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/12/2025
Relating To Plant-based Meals. [SB-3241]
Establishes a plant-based meals option grant program within the Department of Education. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
SB-3241: Relating To Plant-based Meals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee
Referred To Edu, Wam. on 01/29/2024
Relating To Accessible Housing. [HB-2571]
Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
HB-2571: Relating To Accessible Housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward
The Committee(s) On Hsg Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 01/31/2024
Relating To Accessible Housing. [SB-3201]
Establishes the multifamily housing accessibility modifications grant program to facilitate the installation of accessibility modifications in certain properties. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
SB-3201: Relating To Accessible Housing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Hhs/hou, Wam. on 01/29/2024
Relating To Affordable Housing. [HB-2550]
Establishes the accessory dwelling unit grant program under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible homeowners for development costs and certain closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the accessory dwelling unit grant revolving fund.
HB-2550: Relating To Affordable Housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Micah Aiu
The Committee(s) On Hsg Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/02/2024
Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety. [HB-2141]
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds.
HB-2141: Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Referred To Wal, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/24/2024
Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety. [SB-2408]
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds.
SB-2408: Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Passed First Reading. on 01/22/2024
Relating To Albizia. [HB-466]
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State.
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HB-466: Relating To Albizia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lisa Kitagawa
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To The Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund. [HB-1163]
Clarifies that the Hawaii historic preservation special fund may be used to repair and maintain historic properties, except properties maintained through a separate, dedicated funding source. Establishes a grant program to assist owners of certified historic structures that are privately owned who do not qualify for the historic preservation income tax credit pursuant to section 235-110.97, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Albizia. [SB-1193]
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State.
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SB-1193: Relating To Albizia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety. [HB-750]
Establishes the dam and appurtenance loan and grant programs for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement grants. Establishes the dam and appurtenance improvement tax credit for expenditures for dam and appurtenance improvements that bring dams and appurtenances up to code. Appropriates funds.
HB-750: Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety.
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023