Hawaii SB1132 identifies state-owned buildings for child care centers and mandates energy-efficient design for new state buildings.

Hawaii SB1132 requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to identify state-owned buildings suitable for child care centers and report to the legislature. The bill also mandates that new state building designs maximize energy and water efficiency, energy generation potential, and use low-carbon materials. Additionally, starting January 1, 2026, bids for state building construction and major renovations must include a designated area for a child care center.

Hawaii SB1132 identifies state-owned buildings for child care centers and mandates energy-efficient design for new state buildings.

Hawaii SB1132 requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to identify state-owned buildings suitable for child care centers and report to the legislature. The bill also mandates that new state building designs maximize energy and water efficiency, energy generation potential, and use low-carbon materials. Additionally, starting January 1, 2026, bids for state building construction and major renovations must include a designated area for a child care center.