Requires both chambers of the Legislature to establish procedures to enable persons to present testimony at legislative committee hearings through the use of prerecorded videos. Appropriates funds. (HB154 HD1)
Creates and appropriates funds for Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula.
Creates the Hawaii Working Family Tax Credit, a refundable credit capped at 10 percent of the federal earned income tax credit. (HB670 HD1)
Requires lobbyists and their clients to make monthly disclosures during any month the legislature is in session, and a report for June 1 through December 31. Adds required disclosures regarding lobbying events, contractual relationships with legislators, and campaign contributions. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to file their financial disclosures by January 31 after the beginning of the regular legislative session. Requires certain state employees to disclose contractual relationships with lobbyists and their clients. Amends the definition of "administrative action" to include granting or denying an application for a business- or development-related permit, license, or approval and the procurement of goods and services through contracts covered by the procurement code. Requires the state ethics commission to accept electronically filed documents.
Conforms Chapter 657D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, concerning civil relief for state military forces to the federal Servicemember's Civil Relief Act. Waives filing fees and court costs for a service member or other person seeking to enforce rights pursuant to Chapter 657D. (HB1526 HD2)
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Honolulu Family Justice Center. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to provide matching funds on a 1:1 basis.
Requires that the appropriation made to the Public Charter School Commission be apportioned to other authorizers. Requires that authorizers meet similar governance requirements as the Public Charter School Commission.
Requires the auditor to contract with an independent auditor to conduct a comprehensive financial and management audit of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. Appropriates funds.
Establishes a state lottery commission to implement a lottery, the proceeds of which would be deposited into the state general fund. Appropriates funds.
Establishes the Hawaii Tourism Task Force to address the needs and concerns of the Hawaii tourism industry for the 21st century. Report to legislature.
