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HI SB409

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for design and construction of photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools.

  • Cites UV ray exposure as a public health threat to children, noting links to sunburns, skin aging, and skin cancers including melanoma.

  • References Hawaii's high electricity costs of 42.10 cents per kilowatt hour in 2024 compared to the national average of 16.63 cents per kilowatt hour.

  • Appropriates equal sums for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the specific dollar amount to be determined (blank in bill text).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Department Of Education.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

Referred to EDU, WAM.

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available