Establishes Transit-Oriented Development Community Districts within the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to develop districts along certain rail stations in the Honolulu rail station transit corridor. Allows the HCDA to enter into public-private partnerships for a lease-back arrangement of lands.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on familial status.
Makes an appropriation for the concussion education and monitoring program for school athletics and youth athletic activities.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish trust accounts to provide matching funds to tenants who rent dwelling units. Specifies tenancy termination requirements. Authorizes the issuance of general obligations bonds for capital improvement projects at state low-income housing projects. Appropriates funds. (HB868 HD1)
Requires motor vehicle tire retailers to collect a refundable tire disposal deposit for each tire sold.
Establishes an income tax exemption on the first $10,000 of income derived from tips received by a tipped employee.
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Maritime Industry Grant Program to enhance maritime productivity and workforce development. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1)
Expands the definition of "athlete agent" (who shall register with the director of commerce and consumer affairs) to include individuals who, for compensation or the anticipation of compensation, serve a student athlete as a financial adviser or business manager. Requires reciprocity for athlete agents who are registered in more than one state. Strengthens requirements for athlete agent contracts. Strengthens requirements under which athlete agents shall notify the educational institution at which a student athlete is enrolled.
Clarifies how the Ethics Commission may provide guidance and resolve allegations of violations.
Gives standing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate in judicial proceedings challenging the duties or authority of the legislature.
