HI HB316

Appropriates $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the green jobs youth corps program.

Allows the department and its partners to obtain and utilize federal or other outside funding to match state funds provided for the program.

Recognizes the program's importance to Hawaii's economic diversification, environmental management, and energy self-sufficiency goals.

Notes the program previously funded over 350 displaced workers and recent graduates through partnership with Kupu Aina Corps and conservation/agriculture host sites statewide.

Takes effect on July 1, 2025.