Establishes a working group to evaluate current behavioral health care and related system gaps related to the continuum of care for persons experiencing substance abuse, mental health conditions, and homelessness. Makes an appropriation. (HB1448 HD1)
Establishes a pilot program for a low- or no-cost daycare for children of working parents. Appropriates funds.
Limits the State's preemption of local ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices to allow the counties to enact ordinances more protective of public health than state law. (HB1284 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Zero to Three Court. (HB388 HD1)
Prohibits written nondisclosure agreements involving sexual assault and sexual harassment as part of an employee's condition of employment under certain conditions. Prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collaborate with various agencies to research and develop a mechanism for increased water circulation in Pokai Bay.
Establishes a 5-year career technical education pilot program within the Department of Education to encourage students to study career technical education.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on establishing a plan to implement the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program and to submit a report prior to the 2020 Regular Session to the Legislature on its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation. Appropriates funds. (HB1189 HD1)
Provides that certain pregnant women receiving substance abuse treatment are eligible for substance abuse treatment and mental health services for an additional ten months following childbirth.
Clarifies that clinical victim support services for victims of sexual violence and abuse are a mental health outpatient services benefit required to be covered under health insurance policies. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an impact assessment and to report any findings prior to the Regular Session of 2020. (HB484 HD2)
