Report Title:
High Technology; Waialua; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to study the feasibility of establishing a technology-focused, community-based center in Waialua, assess community needs, and develop and implement a plan, including the purchase of computers and telecommunications equipment necessary for center operations. (HB151 HD1)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
151 |
TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A TECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER IN WAIALUA TOWN.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. (a) The high technology development corporation shall establish a task force made up of representatives of the Waialua community to study the feasibility of establishing a technology-focused, community-based center in Waialua town, to define the needs of the community, and to develop and implement a plan for the center. The center is envisioned as assisting in the development of economic alternatives for residents and businesses through:
(1) Links with technology-based businesses within the town (e.g., Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Global Entertainment Technology Systems) and later expanding externally from the town;
(2) Links with the technology-based training and educational operations within the town (e.g., Work Hawaii, University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources, Poamoho Farms, and Waialua complex schools) and later expanding externally from the town; and
(3) Links to residences, businesses, and other operations within Waialua town, and later, neighboring communities for purposes of creating a community-based global economic network.
(b) The high technology development corporation and the task force shall:
(1) Address the use of existing and planned high technology facilities within Waialua town and the Waialua district; and
(2) Recommend facility and system improvements, enhancements, and new installations.
SECTION 2. The high technology development corporation shall report on the findings and recommendations of the task force to the legislature twenty days before the convening of the regular session of 2004.
SECTION 3. 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 2003-2004 to study the feasibility and need for, as well as to develop and implement, a plan for establishing a technology-focused, community-based center in Waialua town, including the purchase of computers, telecommunications, and network systems necessary for the operation of the center.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the high technology development corporation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2003.