Establishes United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye Day on September 7 of each year.
Authorizes drivers to use streaming music services through mobile electronic devices while driving.
Clarifies that restitution collections that are made pursuant to chapter 353, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when a criminal defendant is in the custody of the department of public safety include deductions from the defendant's account at the rate and in the manner established pursuant to section 353-22.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a court-ordered restitution payment schedule to (1) set forth the foregoing requirements and (2) require, at minimum, monthly payments of 25% of the defendant's gross monthly income until restitution has been paid in full.
Requires all arbitrators to disclose known, direct, and material financial or personal interests. Authorizes a court to vacate an arbitration award if that arbitrator failed to make a proper disclosure.
Excludes from the definitions of advertisement and electioneering communication the communications of a candidate's name on clothing or other attire not directly associated with that candidate's campaign committee.
Reduces mortgage loan servicer licensing fees and relicensing fees for nonprofit organizations. Exempts nonprofit organizations and their employees, who are already exempt from licensure and registration as mortgage loan originators, from regulation as mortgage loan servicers. Requires a report to the Legislature. (HB1241 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii West Oahu to expand its existing programs and develop new means to increase food security and self-sufficiency in the State. (SD1)
Removes the sunset for the refundable food/excise tax credit.
Prohibits government contracts to develop or house inmates in out-of-state private correctional facilities. Clarifies that the State may contract with federal, state, and municipal governments to house inmates and develop correctional facilities.
Provides that, notwithstanding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to the contrary, the amount of the state tax credit for research activities shall be calculated based on all qualified research expenses for the taxable year. Appropriates funds for a compliance specialist position within DOTAX to assist with administration of the tax credit. (HB593 HD1)
