Rep. Scott Nishimoto

Provides that negotiations over the implementation of management decisions affecting the terms and conditions of employment that are subject to collective bargaining are not precluded from collective bargaining negotiations. Specifies that negotiations over the procedures and criteria of certain subjects of bargaining shall not compel either party to agree to a proposal or make a concession. (SD1)

Clarifies that certain disclosure requirements for campaign advertisements apply to advertisements communicated by electronic or digital means. (HB2247 CD1)

Establishes a 3-year homeless employment grant program that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers to begin 7/1/2020. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature on the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Expands the low-income household renters' income tax credit based on adjusted gross income and filing status. Amends the definition of adjusted gross income to match federal definition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Creates a three-year pilot program to expand availability of health care services coverage for infants and children living in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment, commencing on January 1, 2020. (HB1570 HD1)

Prohibits certain restraints and tethers that endanger, or deny sustenance, to a dog. Authorizes the court to assess fines, order performance of community service, require mental health counseling, or order attendance at educational classes concerning animal abuse prevention in addition to or in lieu of other penalties. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD1)

Part I: Establishes and appropriates funds for the Ohana Zone Pilot Program. Part II: Establishes and appropriate funds for the Emergency Department Homelessness Assessment Pilot Program. Part III: Authorizes DHS to establish the Return-to-Home Pilot Program and appropriates funds for the program. Part IV: Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-arrest diversion pilot project. Part V: Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the coordinated statewide homeless initiative. Part VI: Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot project to operate a facility to provide shelter and mental health treatment for homeless individuals with severe mental illness who are subject to an assisted community treatment order or court ordered guardianship. Takes effect upon approval of the Department of the Attorney General. Part VII: Appropriates funds for various housing projects for vulnerable homeless individuals. Exempts the Department of Human Services from rulemaking pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, in the planning and construction of housing for vulnerable homeless populations. Requires services providers to enter data into the homeless management information system. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)