Requires the interior finishes of any new dwelling unit and common area in buildings that are forty feet in height or greater to be covered with fire retardant coatings.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to order decreases in electric utility rates when certain federal tax rate decreases are enacted that apply to electric utilities. Requires the Commission to order customer refunds for the excess profits generated between the effective date of the federal tax rate change and the effective date of the Commission's order to decrease rates.
Authorizes and regulates the testing of autonomous vehicles in the State of Hawaii. Establishes approval process and annual reporting. Defines autonomous vehicles, regulations, and financial liabilities. Makes an appropriation.
Prohibits elected officials from receiving income from private sources that exceeds twenty per cent of their government salary in aggregate.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee who holds a valid prescription for the medical use of cannabis.
Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness.
Creates exceptions to the state building code and other existing infrastructure requirements for homeless settlements.
Exempts active members of the Hawaii emergency management agency and county emergency management agencies from jury duty. (HB954 HD1)
Allows service providers to request and authorize transportation to and from school on behalf of homeless children and families.
