Requires the Department of Human Services to establish ohana zones where homeless persons may reside. Appropriates funds. (HB2270 HD1)
Requires a two-year motor vehicle inspection safety check for vehicles six years of age or newer. Doubles the inspection fee for the two-year motor vehicle inspection safety check. (HB1758 HD1)
Requires the University of Hawaii Center on Aging to convene a task force to review the impacts of the aging population on Hawaii in 5, 10, and 20 years. The Director of the Executive Office on Aging shall determine the scope and objectives of the review.
Prohibits teachers and persons who are licensed to provide professional counseling from engaging in or advertising sexual orientation change efforts on students and persons under eighteen years of age.
Establishes a farm to school grant pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to participants in the Hawaii farm to school program. Requires the Farm to School Coordinator to report to the Legislature. Makes appropriations. (HB2497 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish one full-time position to conduct water quality assessments in West Hawaii island.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules regulating the activity of watersport excursion companies to provide for increased safety measures. (HB2265 HD1)
Makes any violation of part II, chapter 200, HRS, a civil offense rather than a criminal offense.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study regarding a pilot program to pay for Hawaii residents to attend a college of medicine in the Philippines in exchange for a commitment to practice medicine in Hawaii after graduation. (HB2465 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for programs, studies, and activities related to the prevention and eradication of rat lungworm disease. (HB2104 HD1)
