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HI SB409

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for designing and constructing photovoltaic panels over playgrounds at all DOE schools
  • Funding amounts are left blank, with appropriations for both fiscal year 2025-2026 and fiscal year 2026-2027
  • Addresses health concerns related to UV ray exposure, which contributes to sunburns, skin aging, and skin cancers including melanoma
  • Cites 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
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To The Department Of Education.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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