Requires two hours of annual in-service training in suicide prevention for all teachers, principals, and school counselors.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a feasibility study on deploying broadband technology at all county- and state-run senior centers in the State. Appropriates moneys. (HB2449 HD1)
Creates an International Moon Base Alliance Committee in the Office of Aerospace Development to provide recommendations and guidance for the establishment of an evolvable lunar architecture on the Island of Hawaii. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to submit a report. (HB1598 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for programs, studies, and activities related to the prevention and eradication of rat lungworm disease. (HB2104 HD1)
Prohibits the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos.
Prohibits property insurers from refusing to issue, refusing to renew, or canceling a homeowners insurance policy based in whole upon an insured's or prospective insured's obtaining or maintaining liability insurance coverage as a condition of licensure, temporary permission, or registration with DHS to operate a child care facility.
Allows emergency medical services personnel to draw blood at the scene of an automobile accident potentially involving an intoxicated driver, if conditions of existing blood draw statute §291E-21 are met.
Requires health insurance coverage for case management services by licensed mental health providers for victims of sexual violence. (HB665 HD2)
Establishes the Diabetes Prevention and Management Task Force. Effective July 1, 2017.
