Excludes any advertisement by a candidate or candidate committee from the reporting requirements for electioneering communications; provided that the advertisement is in compliance with the law regarding advertisements.
Establishes the exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less exclusive of interest and costs. Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less.
Establishes science and technology research subzones and an approval process for future research facilities that incorporates alternative dispute resolution principles.
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.
Bans knowingly selling in the State personal care products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, except for medically-licensed prescriptions. Takes effect on 10/1/2017.
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.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 21st Representative District.
Makes an appropriation for the concussion education and monitoring program for school athletics and youth athletic activities.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the department of the attorney general. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general to establish and implement a registration and monitoring program for online fantasy sports contests.
Directs the Department of Health, in collaboration with the Judiciary, to create and maintain a directory of reintegration programs and services for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals with an emphasis on culturally based programs and services for Native Hawaiians.
