Establishes instant runoff voting procedures for any federal, state, or county election not held on the date of a regularly scheduled primary or general election.
Authorizes the counties to provide exemptions for alternative dwellings and alternative dwelling parks. (HB1373 HD1)
Allows a civil action for recovery of damages to be brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act at any time by repealing the statute of limitations. Repeals the period during which a victim of child sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care, including the State and counties.
Permits an employee to take family leave to seek safety, medical attention, or victim services related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or the employee's minor child. Specifies certification and confidentiality requirements. (HB678 HD1)
Requires both chambers of the Legislature to establish procedures to enable persons to present testimony at legislative committee hearings through the use of prerecorded videos. Appropriates funds. (HB154 HD1)
Creates the Hawaii Working Family Tax Credit, a refundable credit capped at 10 percent of the federal earned income tax credit. (HB670 HD1)
Establishes the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Program within DLNR-DAR to coordinate and fulfill the State's role and responsibilities in co-managing the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument with federal authorities.
Makes permanent an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, but not for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
Exempts amounts received from servicing and maintenance of helicopters and the construction of maintenance facilities at which helicopters are serviced from the general excise tax. (HB484 HD1)
Establishes a working families tax credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare an annual report on the tax credit’s usage for the previous year.
