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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Cryptocurrency. [SB-2695]
Establishes a blockchain and cryptocurrency task force. (CD1)
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Relating To Renewable Energy. [SB-2474]
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to contract with a qualified consultant conduct a study on the accessibility of Hawaii's electric system and procedures for interconnection to Hawaii's electric system. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Climate Mitigation. [HB-1800]
Establishes a goal for the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit to be at least fifty per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to conduct a study to determine Hawaii's pathway to decarbonization and identify challenges, opportunities, and actions that will be needed to achieve those goals. Appropriates funds out of the energy security special fund for the study. (CD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Tourism Governance. [HB-1785]
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Appropriates general funds for the study. Establishes 4 pillars under which the Hawaii Tourism Authority shall operate programs: Hawaiian culture, natural resources, community, and branding. Prohibits entities from being contracted for services or programs that fall within more than 1 of the 4 pillars except in certain circumstances. Requires all branding contracts to be performance-based. Requires the Hawaii Tourism
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Renewable Energy. [SB-2513]
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to have electric utilities separately issue requests for proposals for firm renewable energy generation and requests for proposals for intermittent renewable energy generation. Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving any new or renewed utilityowned generation project by a public utility or any new or renewed power purchase agreement for electricity generation with affiliated interests with a public utility. Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study. Effective
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Soil Classifications. [HB-1668]
Requires the office of planning and sustainable development to conduct a study of the suitability of the State's current soil overall (master) productivity rating system classified by the land study bureau's detailed land classification. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To A Study Of Housing Programs. [SB-2265]
Requires the Auditor to conduct a study on Ohana Zoning programs and Accessory Dwelling Unit programs at the state and county level.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Hospitals. [HB-1620]
Require DOH, in conjunction with DHS and insurance commissioner, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of an all-payer global budgeting pilot program for hospital care.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Transit Oriented Development Districts. [SB-2234]
Directs the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study of infrastructure needs in transit oriented development districts. Also directs state departments and agencies to prioritize the implementation of projects that help the State meet its affordable housing goals established in Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Renewable Energy. [HB-1647]
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to have electric utilities separately issue requests for proposals for firm renewable energy generation and requests for proposals for intermittent renewable energy generation. Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving any new or renewed utilityowned generation project by a public utility or any new or renewed power purchase agreement for electricity generation with affiliated interests with a public utility. Appropriates moneys.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation. [SB-2228]
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to study the application of the taxable mortgage securities program to the ALOHA home program. Also directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue taxable limited obligation mortgage revenue bonds to finance the ALOHA homes program and other housing programs. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Homestead Exemptions. [SB-2338]
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To The Hawaii Hydrogen Strategic Plan. [SB-2283]
Requires the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to conduct a study to examine the potential for the production and use of renewable hydrogen in the State and the potential role of renewable hydrogen in achieving a local, affordable, reliable, and decarbonized energy system and economy. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Education. [SB-2216]
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that examines the effectiveness of the State's single, state-wide public school system.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Housing Savings Accounts. [SB-2238]
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study of a housing savings account system. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Land Use. [SB-2168]
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study examining the amount of land needed to meet the State 2050 Plan.
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Tourism Governance. [SB-2170]
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)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Soil Classifications. [SB-2056]
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Land Use Commission, to conduct a study of the suitability of soil classification systems for the regulation of agricultural lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Hawaii National Guard Retirement Benefits. [HB-1292]
Provides for ERS service credit for time in service when military personnel are called to active duty in the State. Includes members of the Hawaii National Guard ordered into active service by the governor in the definition of "employee" under certain circumstances, for purposes of the state deferred compensation retirement plan. Requires the department of human resources development to conduct a study on retirement benefits for National Guard members who are activated under state active duty orders and National Guard members who are retired; recommend
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Transportation. [SB-375]
Appropriates funds for the department of transportation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of repairing or renovating the Kalaeloa airport air traffic control tower. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)