Increases the offense of habitual property crime from a class C felony to a class B felony. Increases the sentencing structure for convictions of habitual property crime.
Maddy summaryHB 2352 repeals a requirement that all cesspools in the state must be upgraded, converted, or connected to sewer systems by 2050. This directly affects property owners who currently rely on cesspools, particularly in areas without sewer infrastructure. The bill removes the existing deadline, eliminating a specific timeline for these changes. It does not create new requirements but cancels the previously mandated 2050 compliance date.
Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 2366 prohibits health insurance plans from requiring patients to pay out-of-pocket costs (like copays or coinsurance) for specific diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations ordered by a doctor. This directly affects patients who need these exams for evaluation or follow-up, removing a financial barrier to accessing care. The bill targets cost-sharing requirements for exams deemed medically necessary, not routine screenings. It aims to ensure patients aren't financially hindered from receiving recommended diagnostic services.
Authorizes the forfeiture of real property when used to commit promoting gambling in the first or second degree regardless of whether it was committed without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property under the gambling forfeiture section.
Provides a path for expungement from the child abuse and neglect registry for survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, or coercive abuse if certain conditions are met.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, including a review of the Department's use of moneys appropriated by Act 279, SLH 2022.
Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount.
Requires the Chief Election Officer role to be an elected position by popular vote beginning with the 2030 general election. Amends the appointment process of the elections commission to subject nominations to confirmation by an appointing body. Makes conforming amendments.
