Appropriates funds for one ambulance unit each for the county of Kauai and the county of Hawaii, including equipment, supplies, and personnel costs.
Requires the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii to conduct ongoing studies of the impacts of sewage spills on human health and affected coral reefs. Requires the Institute of Marine Biology to submit an annual report to the Legislature prior to the convening of each regular session. Appropriates funds.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt rules regarding the interisland transportation of cannabis. Authorizes qualifying patients and primary caregivers to transport cannabis to different islands within the State; provided that they comply with applicable rules.
Clarifies budgetary funding, including weighted student formula funding, for public school special education services, personnel, and other costs.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding noise level standards for residential and commercial areas of the State, including the enforcement of these standards.
Ensures that DLNR regulations related to bottomfishing are supported by the current status of stocks and scientific evidence.
Allows skateboards to be used in bicycle lanes where bicycle lanes are provided.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
Requires that revenue estimates provided by DOTAX to the legislature or to any executive or administrative office be accompanied by a description of the methodology used and assumptions made in providing the estimate. Requires that the estimate and description be open to public disclosure.
Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and bicycles to wear safety helmets.
