Report Title:
Science and Technology; Hawaii State Plan; Economy Growth
Description:
Amends the Hawaii State Planning Act to include references to science, technology, and related growth industries in Hawaii. Amends the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's reporting requirement to the Legislature on the growth industries of Hawaii. (SB1195 HD2)
THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
1195 |
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
H.D. 2 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The department shall submit to the
legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular
legislative session, a [written performance report on the impact of
activities of the department and attached agencies that demonstrate their
efforts to support, promote, and facilitate the expansion and long-term
viability of emerging growth industries including those identified in
subsection (a)(1).] report that provides an update on the criteria used
to measure growth of these emerging growth industries. In updating its reports
on the growth of emerging growth industries each year, the department shall
develop updated measurements and analyses in collaboration with the University
of Hawaii, county economic development boards, and private, non-profit economic
research groups."
SECTION 2. Section 226-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) To achieve the general economic objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Expand Hawaii's national and international
marketing, communication, and organizational ties, to increase the State's
capacity to adjust to and capitalize upon economic changes and opportunities
occurring outside the [State.] state;
(2) Promote Hawaii as an attractive market for
environmentally and socially sound investment activities that benefit Hawaii's
people[.];
(3) Seek broader outlets for new or expanded Hawaii
business investments[.];
(4) Expand existing markets and penetrate new markets
for Hawaii's products and services[.];
(5) Assure that the basic economic needs of Hawaii's
people are maintained in the event of disruptions in overseas transportation[.];
(6) Strive to achieve a level of construction
activity responsive to, and consistent with, state growth objectives[.];
(7) Encourage the formation of cooperatives and other
favorable marketing arrangements at the local or regional level to assist
Hawaii's [small scale] small-scale producers, manufacturers, and
distributors[.];
(8) Encourage labor-intensive activities that are
economically satisfying and which offer opportunities for upward mobility[.];
(9) Foster greater cooperation and coordination
between the government and private sectors in developing Hawaii's employment
and economic growth opportunities[.];
(10) Stimulate the development and expansion of
economic activities [which] that will benefit areas with
substantial or expected employment problems[.];
(11) Maintain acceptable working conditions and
standards for Hawaii's workers[.];
(12) Provide equal employment opportunities for all
segments of Hawaii's population through affirmative action and
nondiscrimination measures[.];
(13) Stimulate the development and expansion of economic activities capitalizing on defense, dual-use, and science and technology assets, particularly on the neighbor islands where employment opportunities may be limited;
[(13)](14) Encourage businesses that have
favorable financial multiplier effects within Hawaii's economy[.],
particularly with respect to emerging industries in science and technology;
[(14)](15) Promote and protect intangible
resources in Hawaii, such as scenic beauty and the aloha spirit, which are
vital to a healthy economy[.];
[(15)](16) Increase effective
communication between the educational community and the private sector to
develop relevant curricula and training programs to meet future employment
needs in general, and requirements of new, potential growth industries in
particular[.]; and
[(16)](17) Foster a business climate in
Hawaii[--], including attitudes, tax and regulatory policies, and
financial and technical assistance programs[--] that is conducive to the
expansion of existing enterprises and the creation and attraction of new
business and industry."
SECTION 3. Section 226-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) To achieve the agriculture objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Establish a clear direction for Hawaii's
agriculture through stakeholder commitment and advocacy[.];
(2) Encourage agriculture by making best use of
natural resources[.];
(3) Provide the governor and the legislature with
information and options needed for prudent [decision making] decision-making
for the development of agriculture[.];
(4) Establish strong relationships between the
agricultural and visitor industries for mutual marketing benefits[.];
(5) Foster increased public awareness and
understanding of the contributions and benefits of agriculture as a major
sector of Hawaii's economy[.];
(6) Seek the enactment and retention of federal and
state legislation that benefits Hawaii's agricultural industries[.];
(7) Strengthen diversified agriculture by developing
an effective promotion, marketing, and distribution system between Hawaii's
producers and consumer markets locally, on the continental United States, and
internationally[.];
(8) Support research and development activities that [provide
greater efficiency and] strengthen economic productivity in
agriculture[.], stimulate greater efficiency, and enhance the
development of new products and agricultural by-products;
(9) Enhance agricultural growth by providing public
incentives and encouraging private initiatives[.];
(10) Assure the availability of agriculturally
suitable lands with adequate water to accommodate present and future needs[.];
(11) Increase the attractiveness and opportunities for
an agricultural education and livelihood[.];
(12) Expand Hawaii's agricultural base by promoting
growth and development of flowers, tropical fruits and plants, livestock, feed
grains, forestry, food crops, aquaculture, and other potential enterprises[.];
(13) Promote economically competitive activities that
increase Hawaii's agricultural self-sufficiency[.];
(14) Promote and assist in the establishment of sound
financial programs for diversified agriculture[.];
(15) Institute and support programs and activities to
assist the entry of displaced agricultural workers into alternative
agricultural or other employment[.]; and
(16) Facilitate the transition of agricultural lands in economically nonfeasible agricultural production to economically viable agricultural uses."
SECTION 4. Section 226-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) To achieve the visitor industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Support and assist in the promotion of Hawaii's
visitor attractions and facilities[.];
(2) Ensure that visitor industry activities are in
keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of
Hawaii's people[.];
(3) Improve the quality of existing visitor
destination areas[.] by using Hawaii's strengths in science and
technology, and other means;
(4) Encourage cooperation and coordination between
the government and private sectors in developing and maintaining a
well-designed, adequately serviced visitor industry and related developments [which]
that are sensitive to neighboring communities and activities[.];
(5) Develop the industry in a manner that will
continue to provide new job opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii's
people[.];
(6) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to
obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within
the visitor industry[.];
(7) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the
visitor industry to Hawaii's economy and the need to perpetuate the aloha
spirit[.]; and
(8) Foster an understanding by visitors of the aloha spirit and of the unique and sensitive character of Hawaii's cultures and values."
SECTION 5. Section 226-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) To achieve the federal expenditures objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Encourage the sustained flow of federal expenditures in Hawaii that generates long-term government civilian employment;
(2) Promote Hawaii's supportive role in national
defense, while remaining consistent with Hawaii's social, environmental, and
cultural goals[;], by building upon dual-use and defense applications
to develop thriving ocean engineering, aerospace research and development, and
related dual-use technology sectors in Hawaii's economy;
(3) Promote the development of federally supported activities in Hawaii that respect statewide economic concerns, are sensitive to community needs, and minimize adverse impacts on Hawaii's environment;
(4) Increase opportunities for entry and advancement of Hawaii's people into federal government service;
(5) Promote federal use of local commodities, services, and facilities available in Hawaii;
(6) Strengthen federal-state-county communication and coordination in all federal activities that affect Hawaii; and
(7) Pursue the return of federally controlled lands in Hawaii that are not required for either the defense of the nation or for other purposes of national importance, and promote the mutually beneficial exchanges of land between federal agencies, the State, and the counties."
SECTION 6. Section 226-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) To achieve the potential growth activity objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Facilitate investment and employment in economic
activities that have the potential for growth [such as], and to
expand and diversify Hawaii's economy, including diversified agriculture,
aquaculture, [apparel and textile manufacturing, film and television
production, and energy and marine-related industries.] renewable energy
development, creative media, and science and technology-based activities;
(2) Expand Hawaii's capacity to attract and service
international programs and activities that generate employment for Hawaii's
people[.];
(3) Enhance and promote Hawaii's role as a center for
international relations, trade, finance, services, technology, education,
culture, and the arts[.];
(4) Accelerate research and development of new
energy- related industries based on wind, solar, ocean, and underground
resources and solid waste[.];
(5) Promote Hawaii's geographic, environmental,
social, and technological advantages to attract new economic activities into
the [State.] state;
(6) Provide public incentives and encourage private
initiative to attract new industries that best support Hawaii's social,
economic, physical, and environmental objectives[.];
(7) Increase research and the development of
ocean-related economic activities such as mining, food production, and
scientific research[.];
(8) Develop, promote, and support research and
educational and training programs that will enhance Hawaii's ability to attract
and develop economic activities of benefit to Hawaii[.];
(9) Foster a broader public recognition and
understanding of the potential benefits of new, growth-oriented industry in
Hawaii[.];
(10) Encourage the development and implementation of
joint federal and state initiatives to attract federal programs and projects
that will support Hawaii's social, economic, physical, and environmental
objectives[.]; and
(11) Increase research and development of businesses and services in the telecommunications and information industries."
SECTION 7. Section 226-10.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Planning for the State's economy
with regard to [the information industry shall be directed toward the
achievement of the objective of positioning Hawaii as the leading dealer in
information businesses and services in the Pacific Rim.] telecommunications
and information technology shall be directed toward positioning Hawaii as a
leader in broadband communications and applications in the Pacific Region."
SECTION 8. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 9. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.