Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Establishes a GET exemption for the gross proceeds from the sale of machinery, fuel, chemicals, seed, huli, animals, or feed to a qualified farmer and directly related to the qualified farmer's kalo farming operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for statewide planning and coordination for transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes the mitigation of the climate effects of commercial air transportation task force to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to mitigate the carbon load of, contributions to global warming made by, and effects on the climate caused by commercial air travel to the State.
Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.
Establishes a task force to review and recommend specific actions to ensure that Hawaiʻi's food imports are sourced, transported, stored, and distributed in compliance with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, and develop specific recommendations to ensure that all foods and brands imported into Hawaiʻi do not mislead or confuse the public.
Prohibits drivers from operating vehicles with more than four wheels and high-passenger cars in the left-hand lane, or close to the left-hand curb or left-hand edge, of roadways. Exempts drivers operating public transportation vehicles in highoccupancy vehicle lanes or zipper lanes.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a four-year Pacific cultural court pilot program in the family court of the first circuit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the department of agriculture plant industry division relating to the State's aquaculture program to the animal industry division.
