Requires a licensing authority to deny or suspend, or refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, any license if the licensee or applicant is found to have been involved with unlawful fentanyl dealings.
Establishes the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund. Requires the establishment of a Wildfire Reserve Trust Fund to support the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Wildfire Bond Loan Program in conjunction with the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund. Authorizes the Director of Budget and Finance to issue revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to support the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Relief Fund. Makes an appropriation.
Requires that each Department of Education public school student earn 2 credits in Hawaiian language as a graduation requirement.
Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a wastewater treatment works project in Waialua, Oahu. Appropriates funds.
Prohibits residential rent increases in affected areas for an unspecified period after a severe storm warning or issuance of an emergency proclamation.
Amends the appropriation of Act 279, SLH 2022, to conform its lapsing provision by 1 year, to conform to constitutional limitations. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2024-2025 to give practical effect to the legislative intent behind Act 279. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling will be exceeded.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment; the control of pollution; and the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the natural, native, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to further reduce its homestead program applicant waitlist.
Prohibits a person from using a location tracker to harass, stalk, or perpetuate a crime against another person without their knowledge.
