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HI SB2584

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2014-2015 to support the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems' planetary sustainability technologies initiative in partnership with California and NASA Ames Research Center.

  • Requires California to provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds through companion legislation as a condition for Hawaii funds to be available.

  • Allocates funds toward two purposes: planetary sustainability technology demonstrations and university-based competitions involving teams from both Hawaii and California, focused on basaltic construction, off-grid renewable energy, and water reclamation technologies.

  • Authorizes the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems to expend appropriated funds for research and development in areas including three-dimensional laser printing of basalt materials, renewable energy systems, and advanced manufacturing applications.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems' Planetary Sustainability Technologies initiative; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Thielen excused (2).

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/19/2014
Economic Development & Business3/6/2014
Ways and Means2/7/2014
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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