Establishes an outreach program in the department of health to inform physicians and appropriate non-physician practitioners participating in medicare that comprehensive care planning services for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is a covered benefit under medicare.
Requires the department of health to conduct a study on increasing the number of restaurants and nonprofit organizations donating surplus food. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Expands the certification incentive program to include speech pathologists. Clarifies school eligibility requirements. Adds an additional temporary bonus for teachers and speech pathologists who continue to be employed at a school that has transitioned out of the incentive program's eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Requires the chief of police in a county issuing a firearm permit to conduct a mandatory review of an applicant's mental health records.
Requires the executive office on aging to report on its assessment of progress made toward the reported goals of the long term care commission and make recommendations as needed to accomplish these goals. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
Enlarges the restricted use pesticide buffer zone around schools. Amends the times during which the buffer zone is in effect. Effective 1/1/21.
Directs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address areas already impacted by sea level rise, identify vulnerable critical public infrastructure, create a plan for mitigating and adapting to sea level rise, and provide policy direction to the legislature on funding and strategies to address the impacts of climate change on the State. Appropriates funds.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) extension agent position for the Hawaii Ant Lab West Hawaii Office. Effective July 1, 2150. (HD1)
Requires the Department of Agriculture to prepare and submit an annual report concerning pesticide use. Increases fines for pesticide use violations.
Establishes a task force to evaluate the economic impact of the military's presence in Hawaii.
