Establishes the packaging stewardship program within the department of health to reduce the amount of packaging material that becomes solid waste.
Prohibits any planned community association from assessing a fine or requiring an architectural review for any security camera commercially available to the general public on the exterior of a member's or tenant's unit if installed for a certain duration or if installed by or on behalf of a previous member or tenant who occupied the unit. Authorizes a fine if the security camera is installed in a haphazard fashion.
Prohibits any planned community association from assessing a fine or requiring an architectural review for construction or installation work to the exterior of a member's or tenant's unit if performed more than three or more years ago or if performed by or on behalf of a previous owner of the unit, regardless of when the unit's construction or installation work was completed. Provides the association up to ninety days after a public report of a close of sale to assess any fines and enforce the findings of the architectural review, which, once enforced, shall not expire.
Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, and sale of single-use plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers designed to hold 16 fluid ounces or less, effective 1/1/2024, and single-use plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers designed to hold more than 16 fluid ounces, effective 1/1/2025.
Amends provisions that exempt a proposed housing project of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions to include a requirement that the proposed project does not impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure.
Appropriates funds for the department of land and natural resources division of state parks to establish a program to eradicate feral chickens in state parks.
Implementation of IRS pre-tax savings plans to assist first time home buyers with saving for down payment and closing costs.
Authorizes state-licensed and credentialed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are not physically in the State, to issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under a limited circumstance. Authorizes pharmacies to dispense such prescriptions.
Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board.
Establishes the Hawaii consumer privacy act. Specifies various consumer rights with respect to the collection of personal information by businesses. Outlines the obligations on businesses with respect to the collection, disclosure, sharing, and selling of consumer personal information. Specifies the requirements for administration and enforcement by the department, including adoption of rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2023.
