Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose.
Establishes a telework tax credit for employers who allow telework for at least thirty per cent of their employees. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/20.
Directs the auditor to perform a comprehensive performance and management audit of the state historic preservation division. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
Clarifies implied consent law to make an exception for giving a breath, blood, or urine test pursuant to a search warrant or any other basis permissible under the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and state law.
Allows an organization to qualify for grants under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if the organization is registered with the department of commerce and consumer affairs and in possession of a valid certificate of vendor compliance issued by the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Prohibits the counties from requiring, as part of a county zoning ordinance or county rule, a developer with more than one residential unit to obtain the approval of any state agency unless that approval is expressly required by law. (SD1)
Specifies that certain violations of the Fireworks Control Law shall be considered an activity that causes air pollution under the Hawaii Air Pollution Control Act and a violation of noise control rules under the Hawaii noise pollution laws, and punishable by civil penalties and subject to citations under those respective laws. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)
Requires any advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit to include the general excise license number and short-term rental permit number of the operator or plan manager.
Changes the age for minors who are in the presence of abuse of family or household member offenses from less than fourteen to less than eighteen years of age.
Removes the limitation on specific types of wastewater systems to which cesspools must be upgraded or converted, and instead requires a cesspool to be upgraded or converted to a wastewater system approved by the department of health, prior to 1/1/2050.
