Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the Legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the State Capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the Capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the Capitol district. Appropriates funds.
Appropriation for staffing, commissioner inter-island travel, and other related operating expenses associated with the small business regulatory review board under the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Allows community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to be considered qualified under the State's procurement code without requiring federal and state certification that authorizes the payment of a subminimum wage to workers in their program.
Allows greater flexibility in conditions placed on eligibility requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Amends the amount of the total tax credit that may be claimed per qualified production. Amends the annual aggregate cap placed on the amount of the tax credits that may be claimed by qualified productions.
Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.
Prohibits certain discriminatory practices based on an individual's invasive medical test status or vaccination status.
Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit.
Exempts workforce development projects from paying school impact fees for the development of workforce housing if at least 90% of the residential units that are set aside for purchase or rent for residents in the low-income or moderate-income ranges are set aside specifically for public school teachers.
Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature.
Requires the state auditor to study the feasibility of providing health benefits to state and county employees using a self-insured model. Appropriates moneys. Establishes the rate stabilization reserve fund. Caps employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. Provides for the use of a portion of transient accommodations tax revenues to supplement deficient county public employer contribution amounts.
