Rep. Scott Saiki

Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a visitor green fee program to collect a fee to allow visitors to visit a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail, or other state-owned natural area. Establishes the environmental legacy commission to allocate the revenues from the visitor green to protect and manage Hawaii's natural resources. Appropriates moneys.

Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Takes effect 1/1/2023.

Amends chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment.

Creates a new section under chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the holder of a controlled substances registration to immediately report orally the theft, embezzlement, fraud, or diversion of a controlled substance in the holder's inventory. Requires the submission of a written report to the administrator of the Narcotics Enforcement Division that provides all information related to the theft, embezzlement, fraud, or diversion of controlled substances in the holder's inventory, including but not limited to, records, reports, and any image, film, video, or other electronic medium. Establishes a misdemeanor penalty for a person who prevents another from reporting, or who knowingly fails to provide information as required.

Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes.

Establishes the Family Resource Centers Pilot Program, establishes one FTE Family Resource Centers Coordinator position, and appropriates funds.

Appropriates funds for teacher salaries.

Prohibits the distribution and sale of sunscreens containing avobenzone and octocrylene beginning January 1, 2024.

Establishes a surplus military land task force to plan for the remediation and restoration of, and alternative uses for, lands currently under federal ownership and control that are anticipated to be returned to the State.

Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to prepare a form to be distributed to all travelers to Hawaii informing them of the mission of the department of Hawaiian home lands and including an option to contribute a sum earmarked for the development of infrastructure and residential lots on Hawaiian home lands.