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HI HB1282

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified funding for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to support an engineering assessment and study for a laser optical communications ground station in Hawaii, conducted jointly by NASA and the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

  • Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expend appropriated funds and consult with the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems before spending.

  • Mandates dollar-for-dollar matching funds from NASA before any state moneys can be expended.

  • Targets infrastructure construction to begin in 2016, with the laser communications station expected to be operational by approximately 2020 to support NASA's space communications needs and provide Hawaii with high-speed broadband capability.

  • Takes effect February 19, 2025.

Legislative Description

Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Laser Communications Ground Station Initiative; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).

4/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/21/2016
Ways and Means3/27/2015
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2015
Finance2/12/2015
Economic Development & Business2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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