Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Prioritizes using public schools as voter service centers. Requires the clerk to advertise for volunteers. Requires each county council district to have one voter service center open on election day.
Amends the definition of a "board" under the Sunshine Law to include the Legislature. Clarifies notice period requirements. Repeals the Legislature's exemption from the Sunshine Law. Repeals the exemption for permitted interactions between board members.
Maddy summaryHB 575 creates a new income tax deduction specifically for tips received by tipped employees, such as restaurant servers and bartenders. This means workers can subtract their tip earnings from their taxable income, reducing the amount of income subject to state income tax. The bill directly affects service industry workers who rely on tips as a significant part of their compensation. The key provision establishes a clear, stand-alone deduction for tip income in the state's tax code.
Establishes a two-year pilot program that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, requires the Department of Education to provide free school lunch to all students enrolled at a department school. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027.
Establishes fees that medical providers may charge for requests for a patient's medical records from the patient's family member, caregiver, or representative. Requires medical providers to respond to requests in a timely manner. Establishes penalties.
Appropriates funds for a one-time hazard pay bonus to state officers and employees in bargaining units 5, 6, and 7, and their excluded counterparts under certain conditions.
Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency.
Requires the Department of Education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products.
Maddy summaryHB 691 allocates funding to the Campaign Spending Commission for permanent staff positions. This bill directly affects the commission by providing resources to establish ongoing staffing. The key provision is the appropriation of funds specifically for permanent roles, enabling the commission to maintain consistent operations. No other policy changes or affected groups are described in the provided abstract.
