Permits the use of lie detector tests and psychological tests by a corrections agency for employment purposes. (SB996 HD1)
Establishes the impact loan fund for Hawaii, to be known as the HI-impact loan program, in the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation to support dual-use technology small businesses. Establishes the HI-impact special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2038. (SD1)
Establishes permanent civil service positions for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide services historically and customarily performed by civil service employees in connection with creating housing opportunities for homeless individuals and others in need. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1)
Authorizes the counties through their employees or authorized agents to enter private property to control or eradicate invasive species and pests. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
Establishes the high-growth grant program and special fund to provide grants to qualified businesses for certain business development activities. Makes appropriations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Requires candidates for president and vice president of the United States to post their most recent income tax return on the Internet at least sixty days prior to and continuing through the date of the general election for free access by the public in order to be included on the state ballot, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits electors from voting for a candidate for president or vice president of the United States unless both candidates have posted their most recent income tax return on the Internet at least sixty days prior to and continuing through the date of the general election for free access by the public, subject to certain conditions. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)
Requires barber, beauty operator, and instructor licensees under the board of barbering and cosmetology to complete a one-time, three-hour training program on intimate partner violence awareness and education. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
Sets a deadline for the transfer of certain non-agricultural park lands from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. (HB618 HD2)
Makes appropriations for personnel and equipment for the Hawaii Community College Agriculture Program. (SB1082 HD1)
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District, Planning Committee, and Revolving Fund. (HB1310 HD1)
Requires the board of education to establish a process whereby the public may petition the board to add items to the agenda of the next meeting. (SB618 HD1)
Gradually increases the credit amounts and amends the income brackets of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Repeals the sunset date of Act 223, SLH 2015, which amended the food/excise tax credit. (HB932 HD1)
