Repeals the reporting requirement to identify the cost impacts to the State of providing workers' compensation coverage for University of Hawaiʻi students. (SD2)
Expedites the enforcement of orders of wage payment violations by allowing the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to file certified copies of the final orders in any court of competent jurisdiction. (SD1)
Clarifies that a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect, harm, or threatened harm will result in the perpetrator's name being maintained in the central registry. Clarifies when a person's name may be expunged from the central registry and establishes a process for expungement upon request. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (SD2)
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to eliminate the position of Time Share Commissioners of Deeds, a role currently responsible for overseeing certain time share transactions. By repealing the existing law that establishes these officials, the legislation would remove the requirement for their appointment and operation. The change directly affects the administrative structure governing time share sales and the individuals who hold these specific offices.
Amends existing law to meet new federal regulations for commercial driver's licenses when the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prohibits a driver from operating a commercial vehicle due to drug and alcohol violations. (SD1)
Maddy summaryThis bill updates state laws regarding commercial driver's licenses to align with federal penalties for traffic violations. It directly affects professional drivers who operate large vehicles such as trucks and buses within the state. By adopting these federal standards, the legislation ensures that commercial drivers face consistent punishment for infractions like speeding or reckless driving, matching the consequences applied to other drivers. The change removes any previous differences in how commercial and non-commercial drivers are penalized for similar offenses.
Creates two new commercial driver's license restrictions relating to operating a commercial motor vehicle in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross vehicle weight rating and operating a commercial motor vehicle on Lanai and Molokai only. (SD1)
Requires a teacher to forfeit their teaching license if the teacher resigns or retires during the pendency of any investigation into allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other physical abuse of a student. Requires the forfeiture of the teacher's license to be reported to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. (SD2)
Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to set a fee for the issuance of an apostille or a non-apostille certification by administrative rules. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. (CD1)
Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program to provide financial assistance to eligible families during the summer months. It authorizes the allocation of state funds to operate the program and establish the necessary administrative framework for distributing benefits. By setting up this specific initiative, the legislation aims to ensure children have access to nutrition support when other aid programs may not be available.
