Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from charging agricultural producers for the costs of food safety certification activities conducted by the department. (HB455 HD1)
Repeals provisions of Act 234, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, pertaining to minimum standards for homeless shelters and homeless shelter stipend payments.
Appropriates moneys for DOH lead poisoning prevention activities.
Makes modifications to the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program by permitting submission of a license application at any time during the year in which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp, amending physical facility requirements, and repealing the requirement for a movement permit to transport plants or plant material. (HB773 HD2)
Appropriates funds for the Aging and Disability Resource Center. (HB612 HD1)
Requires insurance coverage for embryo, oocyte, and sperm cryopreservation procedures to preserve the fertility of adults diagnosed with cancer who have not yet started cancer treatment.
Converts the Long-Term Care Community Living Program Specialist position within the Executive Office on Aging from exempt to permanent civil service status. (HB434 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the department of health for the posting of care facility inspection reports on the department's website.
Establishes a requirement that all workers who handle restricted use pesticides are to undergo mandatory medical checks by the department of health.
Allows service providers to request and authorize transportation to and from school on behalf of homeless children and families.
