Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Defines "hospital".
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds.
Clarifies that a prospective juror is disqualified to serve as a juror if they have been convicted of a felony and have not been finally discharged, in addition to not being pardoned.
Appropriates funds to support the Department of Land and Natural Resources in restoring and restocking fishponds.
Increases shoreline setback requirements.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a Water Security Working Group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement.
Establishes the dam and appurtenance loan and grant programs for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement grants. Establishes the dam and appurtenance improvement tax credit for expenditures for dam and appurtenance improvements that bring dams and appurtenances up to code. Appropriates funds.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division.
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
