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HI SB2703

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds not to exceed $25,000,000 to assist SpinLaunch, Inc. in financing an electrically powered, kinetic launch system for small satellites.

  • Bonds may be used for planning, design, construction, equipping, and land acquisition for the satellite launch system on the island of Hawaii.

  • Authorization to issue bonds lapses on June 30, 2023, though the department may issue refunding bonds after that date to refinance existing bonds.

  • Legislature finds the project creates non-rocket based orbital launch technology, reduces atmospheric pollution, generates construction spending, and creates long-term technical jobs.

  • Act takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Spinlaunch.

Special Purpose Revenue Bonds

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) Fukumoto, Johanson, C. Lee, Souki, Todd excused (5).

3/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance3/22/2018
Economic Development & Business3/8/2018
Ways and Means2/14/2018
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/24/2018

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