Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an artificial intelligence government services pilot program to provide certain government services to the public through an internet portal that uses artificial intelligence technologies.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
Remove state-related construction projects from the permitting requirements of the counties. Establishes a permitting process and division within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds.
Adds the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Board of Agriculture.
Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds.
Amends the definition of "prospective loss costs" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State.
Amends the fine for individuals convicted of criminal littering to $1,000 instead of a range of $500 to $1,000.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds.
