Authorizes any board that is subject to state open meetings law to hold a closed meeting for the purpose of providing training to new and current board members.
Applies permissible uses within agricultural districts to counties having specific population levels.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for fire sprinkler systems in residences.
Increases penalties for bribery, under certain circumstances.
Provides that a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval shall only apply if a request for a contested case has not been filed.
Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Land Management and Department of Design and Construction for compliance with Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2018. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
Removes the possibility of probation or suspension of sentence for the offenses of fraud, false claims, and false statements.
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include certain communications regarding procurement decisions, staffing or appointment decisions, the development of an administrative agency’s written report or statement of policy, and ex parte communications regarding contested case hearings. Includes among lobbyists certain persons who submit testimony 10 or more times in any calendar year. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Effective 1/1/2027.
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity".
Prohibits certain entities from distributing unsolicited mail that is reasonably likely to cause the recipient to believe that a governmental agency has approved of the distribution.
