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HI HB1506

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1506 Summary

  • Amends section 88-119, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) board to consider opportunities in renewable energy businesses and businesses that acquire infrastructure needed for energy sustainability when evaluating venture capital investments.

  • Requires the ERS board to report annually to the legislature on Hawaii venture capital investments made and, if the board determines it is not prudent to invest in qualifying Hawaii venture capital or sustainable industry opportunities, to explain the rationale for declining such investments.

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2023-2024 to be invested by the ERS, with preference given to investments in the Hawaii Targeted Investment Program (HiTIP).

  • Takes effect June 30, 3000, provided that the statutory amendments do not take effect until the appropriated funds have been released to the ERS.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Employees' Retirement System Of The State Of Hawaii.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.

3/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/20/2023
Labor and Technology3/9/2023
Finance2/14/2023
Energy & Environmental Protection1/30/2023

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