Defines political signs. Fines candidate committees and noncandidate committees whose political signs are found on state property or highways.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/18 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months.
Expands the required qualifications that applicants may fulfill as part of the requirements for dental licensure to include passage of other examinations substantively similar to ADEX and dental licensure in another state, along with other qualifications.
Changes the name of the Board of Dental Examiners to the Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene (Board). Beginning on 7/1/2018, changes the Board composition by increasing dental hygienist representation and ensuring Oahu and neighbor island representation among dental hygienist members. Allows neighbor island Board members to attend meetings via teleconference. Requires the Board to develop conflict of interest policies for Board member participation with dental examination companies and to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2018 Regular Session on the status of the policy.
Makes permanent an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, but not for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
Clarifies that a dentist who has not successfully completed the education specified for the dental specialty as defined by the American Dental Association may be subject to license suspension or revocation or a fine if the dentist uses words or phrases in advertising that are similar to the existing list of prohibited words or phrases. Expands the prohibited words or phrases to include "dentistry for children".
Increases the fines for speeding violations occurring in a school zone or a construction area.
Limits tetrahydrocannabinol levels in manufactured marijuana products. Requires warning labels on packaging.
Short form bill relating to public safety.
Short form bill relating to public safety.
