Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for cable landing infrastructure. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
Adds a definition of "substance abuse" and amends the definitions of "drug" and "substance" for purposes of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant violations.
Establishes the early childhood education scholarship program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a preschool classroom of the executive office on early learning public prekindergarten program. Appropriates funds.
Delays the execution of a writ of possession in a summary possession action until either two weeks after the issuance of the later of either the writ or the tenant's security deposit has been refunded.
Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.
Diverts non-violent petty misdemeanants living with mental illness from the criminal justice system to the appropriate community treatment.
Establishes in the department of the attorney general a child abuse investigation unit. Allows the department of the attorney general to intervene in adjudications in family court. Enacts the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, which authorizes courts to allow for children to testify in a place other than an open forum or away from the finder of fact, court, or parties. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure due to the stress of the child's involvement in the proceedings.
Creates a new bargaining unit (15), exclusively for state and county ocean safety and water safety officers.
Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program.
Requires heavy trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds to drive within the right-hand lane of an interstate highway except when the heavy truck is turning left or avoiding an obstruction.
