Rep. Jenna Takenouchi

Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected for the sale of nonprescription drugs.

Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state.

Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)

Authorizes psychiatrists and advanced practice registered nurses to file a petition to initiate the administrative authorization process in cases where the patient objects to treatment and is not in the custody of the director or involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility.

Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Includes grandparents under the definition of "family". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by a domestic violence service provider with certain specialized training. Requires foster placement preference to be given to approved relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment of parents by a domestic violence service provider in cases of alleged or confirmed domestic violence. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires certain information regarding cesspools on real property to be included in seller mandatory disclosures on real property transactions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Clarifies that the appointment and removal of the chief executive officer of the Hawaiʻi health systems corporation requires a majority vote by the voting members of the corporation board, rather than by the entire membership of the board.

Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services.

Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 01/01/2024.

Appropriates funds for the manufacturing assistance program under the Hawaiʻi technology development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)