HI HB1176

Allows the governor to designate the Department of Land and Natural Resources to administer or enter into agreements for a green job youth corps program providing temporary work and training in natural resource management, agriculture, conservation, renewable energy, or sustainability professions.

Prioritizes work and training opportunities for young adults aged 20-40 years old who were economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and supports economic diversification.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to partner with organizations that have experience providing similar programming in the state.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for fiscal year 2021-2022 to support up to 1,000 program participant positions for salaries only.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a progress report to the legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2022 regular legislative session.