Establishes a task force in the office of planning to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a food waste recycling and safe disposal program. Requires a report to the legislature.
Sets the maximum weekly benefit amount at seventy-five per cent of the average weekly wage from June 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023.
Prohibits certain food labeling practices with regard to foods with non-genetically-modified-organisms, organic foods, and gluten-free foods. Effective July 1, 2150. (HD1)
Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program.
Restores the conducting of elections at polling places operated by precinct officials. Repeals provisions under Act 136, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, that made voting by mail the primary and default method of voting. Repeals the establishment of voter service centers.
Amends the law relating to the use of deadly force to clarify that in certain circumstances, a person using deadly force has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand the person's ground.
Authorizes county police department to issue a person a license to carry a handgun in all counties of the State. Extends the expiration date of a license from one year to five years.
Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a feasibility study to determine the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii retirement savings program. Subject to a positive finding in the feasibility study, establishes the Hawaii retirement savings board to establish, implement, and maintain the Hawaii retirement savings program to cover private sector employees who are not provided a retirement savings plan by their employers. Appropriates funds to the legislative reference bureau to conduct a market analysis. Prohibits employers that offer retirement savings plans or programs to employees from canceling these plans or programs for an unspecified number of years after July 1, 2019.
