Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.
Rep. Jeanné Kapela
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Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaiʻi state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
Establishes the 2023 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the legislature.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated, including an otherwise timebarred action. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on traumainformed response. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Beginning 7/1/2024, subjects all electric vehicles to a state mileage-based road usage fee instead of paying a registration surcharge. Requires a vehicle inspection certificate to state the odometer reading of the vehicle. Clarifies that the type of fuel required on applications for vehicle registration includes batteries or electricity. Requires the department of transportation to develop a long-term mileage-based usage fee implementation plan for all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks by 2033. Requires the department of transportation to seek federal funding. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for the state mileage-based road usage fee program.
Prohibits the display of aquatic mammals in the State.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.
Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture.