HI SB2097

Requires the corrections division of the department of public safety to conduct a feasibility study on water scalping technology at Halawa correctional facility, with option to develop a process design if funds allow.

Feasibility study must analyze the potential benefits to the State, compatibility with existing facility infrastructure, cost projections for upgrades, and incentives for private industry adoption.

Department must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2017 regular session, including specific deployment areas and process design recommendations if practicable.

Appropriates unspecified funding from general revenues for fiscal year 2016-2017 to conduct the feasibility study and develop process design for water scalping technology implementation.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.