Prohibits the sale or holding, offering, and distribution of hemp products that contain cannabinoids created through isomerization. Exempts medical cannabis dispensaries from the prohibition. Inserts the alternative name for Delta 6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers into the list of schedule I controlled substances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Establishes the Hawaii child nutrition programs agency in the department of human services. Establishes a grant program to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Establishes three permanent full-time equivalent positions (3.0 FTE). Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Establishes an employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care income tax credit for employers that pay for certain available child care services to their employees. Establishes an employer child care property income tax credit for the cost of child care property purchased or acquired by an employer and put into service for employer-provided child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
Requires each county police department to collect, report, and publicly publish certain data regarding police stops, arrests, uses of force, and trends. Effective 12/1/23. (HD1)
Establishes an employer child care tax credit for employers who provide or sponsor approved child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)