Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027.
Authorizes the recording of a notice of pendency of investigation in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court to alert potential purchasers or encumbrancers to investigations of reported or suspected violations of law concerning real property or affecting the title to, or the right of possession of, real property. Specifies the requirements, contents, effect, and procedures for the expiration or expungement of the notice. Requires the registrar to accept for recordation notices of pendency of investigation submitted by authorized government agencies.
Repeals portions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes that confer special benefits, protections, privileges, or entitlements to members of the United States armed forces in the State in the event that the United States government or any agency or entity of the United States government commences condemnation proceedings of any land or interest in land owned or held by the State.
Maddy summaryHB 2528 proposes amending the Hawaii State Constitution to replace all primary elections with ranked-choice voting in every election. Under this bill, voters would rank candidates in order of preference instead of selecting just one, and candidates would need a majority of votes to win. This change would directly affect all Hawaii voters participating in state elections, including general elections for offices previously decided through primaries. The bill would eliminate primary elections entirely, shifting the voting process to a single general election using ranked-choice ballots.
Ensures Department of Education and charter school students receive nonpartisan information, before reaching voting age, on how to properly preregister or register to vote.
Establishes a temporary working group to study the current capacity of state utility services, the expected lifespan of existing coastline utility infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands the general excise tax exemption implemented in 2024 for certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services.
Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.
PART I: Authorizes county boards of water supply to produce, use, and sell electricity generated from renewable energy sources. PART II: Authorizes counties to establish a process by which subcounty governing entities can designate funding streams within the county budget and submit budget allocation resolutions to county councils.
