Establishes and makes an appropriation for an early child care worker subsidy pilot program. Makes an appropriation to the early learning special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Repeals the deferred payment purchase option for cigarette tax stamps. Requires licensees to pay for cigarette tax stamps at the time of purchase using cash, certified check, or bank transfer. Effective 1/1/2023. (HD1)
By 1/1/2026, requires the department of taxation to suspend and refund certain income tax amounts received or withheld upon the enactment of a state law specifying real property tax amounts. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to have real property taxing authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)
Establishes a civil penalty for failure to respond to the department of taxation in relation to an inspection or examination of records. (HD1)
Expands exclusions from the definition of "development" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Designates the month of April of each year as Volunteer Month. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1)
Increases the income threshold eligible to claim the refundable food/excise tax credit. (HD1)
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish K-12 expanded teaching cohort programs in each county for students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in education. Requires interim reports prior to the regular sessions of 2023, 2024, and 2025, and a final report prior to the regular session of 2026. Repeals 12/31/26. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Makes the new construction of affordable housing eligible for exemption from environmental impact statement and environmental assessment requirements if it meets certain requirements.
