Appropriates general funds for 6.0 FTE positions for the UH Pamantasan Council to promote access and diversity, including programs and policies related to Philippine courses and Filipino students. (HB902 HD1)
Specifies the rights of public school students to refrain from participating in reciting the pledge of allegiance.
Extends the prohibition that prevents the counties from requiring fire sprinklers in specific family dwelling units and nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings. (HB1384 HD3)
Establishes regulatory framework for licensed shipboard gaming in state waters. Makes an appropriation.
Ensures that property that is used for short-term rental transient accommodations in the State is subject to and in compliance with applicable State and county laws.
Appropriates funds for the two-year extension of the Post-Bypass Beach Monitoring Program of the Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor Sand Bypass Operation at Waimea, Kauai. (HB386 HD1)
Establishes instant runoff voting procedures for any federal, state, or county election not held on the date of a regularly scheduled primary or general election.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for improving and increasing the existing public and affordable housing stock in the State. Requires both agencies to each submit reports to the Legislature prior to the 2018 and 2019 Regular Sessions on the set-aside plan for upkeep and maintenance of the housing facilities to be constructed. (HB389 HD1)
Permits an employee to take family leave to seek safety, medical attention, or victim services related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or the employee's minor child. Specifies certification and confidentiality requirements. (HB678 HD1)
Requires high school students and general educational development candidates to pass a test substantially equivalent to the United States citizenship civics test.
