Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.
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Requires each public school to develop a disaster and attack preparedness plan by 1/1/2026 that includes shelter-in-place drills. Requires each school to maintain emergency goods sufficient for at least 48 hours in its facilities.
Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.
Maddy summaryHB 1196 establishes a high school program that creates a direct pathway from specialized law enforcement education courses to careers in law enforcement. It appropriates state funds to develop and implement this curriculum, targeting high school students seeking entry into law enforcement careers. The bill's key mechanism involves creating structured courses within schools that lead directly to job opportunities in local or state law enforcement agencies. This initiative aims to build a workforce pipeline by connecting education with career readiness in public safety.
Maddy summaryHB 1250 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate state funds for capital improvement projects within the 18th Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing dedicated funding for projects like road repairs, public facilities, or community improvements. The bill’s key mechanism is enabling the state to borrow money through bonds (repaid with taxpayer funds) alongside existing state appropriations. This legislation focuses solely on funding authorization and does not specify particular projects or alter existing laws.
Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.
Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.
Establishes an expedited procedure to remove persons from a property who are not tenants or former tenants. Establishes criminal offenses for persons who illegally occupy and damage property, for making a false statement to detain real property, and for fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.
Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.