Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson

Reduces from 500 feet to 100 feet the buffer zones for commercial hemp production and processing. Authorizes hemp to be grown at a residential property under the control of a person licensed under federal law to produce hemp. Repeals authorization from the state department of agriculture as a prerequisite to transport hemp. Authorizes commercial hemp producers to sell whole, unprocessed hemp leaves to consumers, subject to certain requirements. Requires labels that disclose that leaves and hemp products were from hemp grown in the State. Replaces the referenced testing standard authority on labels for hemp products.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.

Requires the department of land and natural resources, in conjunction with the counties, to develop an invasive species flood control plan to prevent, contain, and mitigate hazardous tree growth impacting streams and waterways. Requires submittal of the plan to the legislature prior to the 2022 regular session.

Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Requires persons applying for a commercial marine license to appear in person before DLNR. Prohibits DLNR from issuing or renewing a commercial marine license to an alien crew member who has not been granted permission to land temporarily by federal law. Requires a DLNR permit for black coral taken within the jurisdiction of the State for commercial purposes.

Transfers the procurement compliance audit unit from the office of the auditor to the state procurement office. Requires the state procurement office to establish a database of all government procurement contracts, accessible to each governmental entity. Requires state procurement office oversight of procurement information. Appropriates funds to establish the database and for related positions.

Authorizes the establishment of a physician-patient relationship via a telehealth interaction, if the physician is licensed to practice medicine in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

Establishes a task force to review and recommend specific actions to ensure that Hawaii's food imports are sourced, transported, stored, and distributed in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, and develops specific recommendations to ensure that all foods and brands imported into Hawaii do not mislead or confuse the public. (SD1)

Requires the department of land and natural resources to regularly maintain trails and streams under its jurisdiction on a regular or scheduled basis.

Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.