HB 316: DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-05-27: Act 101, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill provides $2,000,000 in each of the next two fiscal years to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. The program funds job placements and training for Hawaii youth and young adults in conservation and sustainability work and lets DLNR use matching federal or other outside funds.
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. (CD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the State has set ambitious goals in the areas of economic diversification, environmental management, and energy self-sufficiency. An important element of reaching these goals is investing in a workforce that is both skilled and experienced in sustainability-related professions.
The legislature notes that the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal work relief program created during the Great Depression, employed Americans for conservation projects of local, state, and national benefit, providing opportunities for displaced young adults. While the Civilian Conservation Corps disbanded in 1942, the concept lives on through The Corps Network, a national association of service and conservation corps that provide opportunities for young adults and veterans to serve their communities and the environment.
The State also established the Hawaii youth conservation corps, a program that provides young individuals with opportunities in conservation on a smaller scale. This program currently operates within the policies set out under chapter 193, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The legislature recognizes that Act 9, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, appropriated funds designated for the State by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to establish a workforce and training program that, among other accomplishments, funded a short-term green jobs program in partnership with the Hawaii-based nonprofit organization Kupu Aina Corps (Kupu). Kupu's partnership with conservation and agriculture host sites enabled individuals to work in their own communities while giving back to the State's economy and environment. Through this short-term program, over three hundred fifty displaced workers and recent graduates were matched with work and training opportunities across the State.
The legislature further recognizes that Act 181, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, authorized the governor to designate the department of land and natural resources as the administrator of the State's green jobs youth corps program and provided funding for the administration of the program. In 2022, the legislature amended the requirements for this program and provided additional funding through Act 33, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
The legislature additionally finds that the green jobs youth corps program is an important part of the State's strategy to diversify the economy and reach its environmental and energy self-sufficiency goals. In addition, this program invests in building the human capital of young adults who are interested in working in sustainability-related professions. The legislature therefore finds great value in the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program, which requires additional funding.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $2,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the green jobs youth corps program; provided that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department of land and natural resources and its partner or partners may obtain and utilize federal or other outside funding for the purpose of matching state funds provided for the green jobs youth corps program.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the State has set ambitious goals in the areas of economic diversification, environmental management, and energy self-sufficiency. An important element of reaching these goals is investing in a workforce that is both skilled and experienced in sustainability-related professions.
The legislature notes that the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal work relief program created during the Great Depression, employed Americans for conservation projects of local, state, and national benefit, providing opportunities for displaced young adults. While the Civilian Conservation Corps disbanded in 1942, the concept lives on through The Corps Network, a national association of service and conservation corps that provide opportunities for young adults and veterans to serve their communities and the environment.
The State also established the Hawaii youth conservation corps, a program that provides young individuals with opportunities in conservation on a smaller scale. This program currently operates within the policies set out under chapter 193, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The legislature recognizes that Act 9, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, appropriated funds designated for the State by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to establish a workforce and training program that, among other accomplishments, funded a short-term green jobs program in partnership with the Hawaii-based nonprofit organization Kupu Aina Corps (Kupu). Kupu's partnership with conservation and agriculture host sites enabled individuals to work in their own communities while giving back to the State's economy and environment. Through this short-term program, over three hundred fifty displaced workers and recent graduates were matched with work and training opportunities across the State.
The legislature further recognizes that Act 181, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, authorized the governor to designate the department of land and natural resources as the administrator of the State's green jobs youth corps program and provided funding for the administration of the program. In 2022, the legislature amended the requirements for this program and provided additional funding through Act 33, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
The legislature additionally finds that the green jobs youth corps program is an important part of the State's strategy to diversify the economy and reach its environmental and energy self-sufficiency goals. In addition, this program invests in building the human capital of young adults who are interested in working in sustainability-related professions. The legislature therefore finds great value in the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program, which requires additional funding.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the green jobs youth corps program; provided that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department of land and natural resources and its partner or partners may obtain and utilize federal or other outside funding for the purpose of matching state funds provided for the green jobs youth corps program.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2040.
Report Title:
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the State has set ambitious goals in the areas of economic diversification, environmental management, and energy self-sufficiency. An important element of reaching these goals is investing in a workforce that is both skilled and experienced in sustainability-related professions.
The legislature notes that the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal work relief program created during the Great Depression, employed Americans for conservation projects of local, state, and national benefit, providing opportunities for displaced young adults. While the Civilian Conservation Corps disbanded in 1942, the concept lives on through The Corps Network, a national association of service and conservation corps that provide opportunities for young adults and veterans to serve their communities and the environment.
The State also established the Hawaii youth conservation corps, a program that provides young individuals with opportunities in conservation on a smaller scale. This program currently operates within the policies set out under chapter 193, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The legislature recognizes that Act 9, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, appropriated funds designated for the State by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to establish a workforce and training program that, among other accomplishments, funded a short-term green jobs program in partnership with the Hawaii-based nonprofit organization Kupu Aina Corps (Kupu). Kupu's partnership with conservation and agriculture host sites enabled individuals to work in their own communities while giving back to the State's economy and environment. Through this short-term program, over three hundred fifty displaced workers and recent graduates were matched with work and training opportunities across the State.
The legislature further recognizes that Act 181, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, authorized the governor to designate the department of land and natural resources as the administrator of the State's green jobs youth corps program and provided funding for the administration of the program. In 2022, the legislature amended the requirements for this program and provided additional funding through Act 33, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
The legislature additionally finds that the green jobs youth corps program is an important part of the State's strategy to diversify the economy and reach its environmental and energy self-sufficiency goals. In addition, this program invests in building the human capital of young adults who are interested in working in sustainability-related professions. The legislature therefore finds great value in the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program, which requires additional funding.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the green jobs youth corps program; provided that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department of land and natural resources and its partner or partners may obtain and utilize federal or other outside funding for the purpose of matching state funds provided for the green jobs youth corps program.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to the green jobs youth corps.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature also finds that the State has set ambitious goals in the areas of economic diversification, environmental management, and energy self-sufficiency. An important element of reaching these goals is investing in a workforce that is both skilled and experienced in sustainability-related professions.
The legislature notes that the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal work relief program created during the Great Depression, employed Americans for conservation projects of local, state, and national benefit, providing opportunities for displaced young adults. While the Civilian Conservation Corps disbanded in 1942, the concept lives on through The Corps Network, a national association of service and conservation corps that provide opportunities for young adults and veterans to serve their communities and the environment.
The State also established the Hawaii youth conservation corps, a program that provides young individuals with opportunities in conservation on a smaller scale. This program currently operates within the policies set out under chapter 193, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The legislature recognizes that Act 9, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, appropriated funds designated for the State by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to establish a workforce and training program that, among other accomplishments, funded a short-term green jobs program in partnership with the Hawaii-based nonprofit organization Kupu Aina Corps (Kupu). Kupu's partnership with conservation and agriculture host sites enabled individuals to work in their own communities while giving back to the State's economy and environment. Through this short-term program, over three hundred fifty displaced workers and recent graduates were matched with work and training opportunities across the State.
The legislature further recognizes that Act 181, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, authorized the governor to designate the department of land and natural resources to administer the State's green jobs youth corps program and provided funding for the administration of the program. In 2022, the legislature amended the requirements for this program and provided additional funding through Act 33, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.
The legislature additionally finds that the green jobs youth corps program is an important part of the State's strategy to diversify the economy and reach its environmental and energy self-sufficiency goals. In addition, this program invests in building the human capital of young adults who are interested in working in sustainability-related professions. The legislature therefore finds great value in the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program, which requires additional funding.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the continuation of the green jobs youth corps program.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $6,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the green jobs youth corps program; provided that, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department of land and natural resources and its partner or partners may obtain and utilize federal or other outside funding for the purpose of matching state funds provided for the green jobs youth corps program.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriations
Description:
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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Status
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| May 27, 2025 | Act 101, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
| May 27, 2025 | Act 101, 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 108). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 108) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 24, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Moriwaki, Chang, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 9:30AM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Lamosao Co-Chairs; Shimizu. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790). |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Moriwaki Co-Chair; Chang, Fevella. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 619) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1784) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-03-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1212) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-14-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to WTL, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 211). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1151), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 306) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-04-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 350Hawaii.org | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Commission | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Climate Protectors Hawaii | ** Support | |
| Coalition Earth | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Department of Land and Natural Resources | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Elemental Impact | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Reef and Ocean Coalition | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Energy | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Farmers Union | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i State Energy Office | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Holomua Collaborative | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Kuaāina Ulu Auamo | ** Support | |
| Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo | ** Support | |
| Kupu | ** Support | |
| Kupu | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mālama Learning Center | ** Support | |
| Malama Pupukea-Waimea | ** Support | |
| Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
| RE-USE HAWAII | ** Support | |
| Re-use Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra | *** Support | Apr 3, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 108
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 316
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds for the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an appropriation amount of $2,000,000 for the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; and
(2) Changing its effective date to July 1, 2025.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1784
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 316
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the continuation of the Green Jobs Youth Corps program.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii State Energy Office, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Coalition Earth, Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association, Hawaii Energy, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Forest Industry Association, Holomua Collaborative, Kupu, Malama Pupukea‑Waimea, Nature Conservancy, 350 Hawaii, and six individuals.
Your Committee finds that the Green Jobs Youth Corps program has been a success, and that the program has become an important part of the State's strategy to diversify the economy and reach its environmental and energy self-sufficiency goals. Your Committee further finds that the program is an investment in the State's future, building a network of young adults who are interested in working in critical sustainability-related professions. Your Committee, therefore, recognizes the value of continuing to fund this important program.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1212
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 316
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds for the continuation of the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaiʻi State Energy Office; Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; The Nature Conservancy, Hawaiʻi and Palmyra; Holomua Collaborative; Kupu; Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association; Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea; Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo; Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United; 350Hawaii.org; Hawaiʻi Energy; Elemental Impact; Coalition Earth; and three individuals.
Your Committee finds that youth and young adults experience unemployment at higher rates than the general population and that youth unemployment can have profound, negative effects on the earning potential and well-being of these individuals. Your Committee further finds that the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program provides youth and young adults with employment opportunities and is an important part of the State's strategy to diversify the economy and reach its environmental and energy self-sufficiency goals. Accordingly, this measure ensures that the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program can continue to provide young adults with conservation- and sustainability-related work experiences.
Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an effective date of July 1, 2040, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water and Land,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1151
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 316
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office; Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association; Holomua Collaborative; Coalition Earth; Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo; Hawaiʻi Reef and Ocean Coalition; Hawaiʻi Farmers Union; Re-use Hawaiʻi; Kupu; 350Hawaii.org; Hawaiʻi Energy; Mālama Learning Center; and one individual. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Commission.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 306
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 316
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.B. No. 316 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds for the continuation of the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Hawaii State Energy Office; Malama Pupukea-Waimea; Kupu; Kuaāina Ulu Auamo; Re-use Hawaii; 350Hawaii.org; Coalition Earth; Hawaii Farmers Union; Holomua Collaborative; Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition; Climate Protectors Hawaii; The Nature Conservancy, Hawaii and Palmyra; and five individuals.
Your Committee finds that youth and young adults face higher unemployment rates, which can negatively impact their long-term well-being. To address this, the State has assisted in providing greater work opportunities to youth and young adults in sustainability-related fields through the Green Jobs Youth Corps Program. This measure continues and supports the Program, which has proven successful in providing conservation and sustainability-related work experiences for young adults.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $6,000,000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 316, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 316, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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____________________________ MARK J. HASHEM, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 3, 2025 | HB316_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-03-25_.PDF |
| Mar 14, 2025 | HB316_HD1_TESTIMONY_WTL_03-14-25_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | HB316_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-24-25_.PDF |
| Feb 4, 2025 | HB316_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-04-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
House Floor
2MIN
Conference Committee
4MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land
1MIN
House Floor
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
10MIN
House Standing Committee on Water & Land
Bill Author
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