Identifies the circumstances in which the State has a compelling interest in the use and disclosure of de-identified protected health information under the Health Care Privacy Harmonization Act.
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program. (HB608 HD1)
Requires candidates for President and Vice President of the United States to disclose their federal income tax returns in order for their names to appear on a Hawaii ballot. (HB1581 HD1)
Increases the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000.
Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Establishes jury instructions when the court determines that the eyewitness identification is admissible. Requires the attorney general to establish procedures for the implementation of uniform statewide eyewitness identification procedures.
Clarifies service and conflict disclosure provisions relating to task force members, designees, and representatives.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the planning, design, and construction of a visitor and interpretive center at Diamond Head State Monument. Requires the department of land and natural resources to seek funds.
Provides that an elector shall pledge to name in their ballots the candidates for president and vice president of the United States who are the candidates of the political party or group the elector represents. Provides remedy and penalty for non-compliance.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment and retention of justices and judges. Authorizes the senate to approve or reject subsequent terms of office for justices and judges. Changes the required time frames from thirty to ninety days for the process to appoint and consent to a justice or judge. Harmonizes the senate consent procedures for district court judgeship nominees to mirror the senate consent procedures relating to supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges.
Short form bill relating to the Judiciary.
