Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds.
Requires the Department of Education to implement a process to allow students to use preferred names to strengthen inclusivity in public schools.
Establishes the nursery license program for the regulation of the sale and movement of nursery stock.
Establishes the Fire-free Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide interest-free loans to condominiums for the installation of fire sprinklers or alternative life safety improvements. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the basis to marriage shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race or sex.
Requires the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.
Requires that condominium renters who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and threefold damages. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish a Condominium Association Board Oversight Task Force to ensure transparency and consistency in the management of condominiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Task Force on an unspecified date.
Requires all school bus contracts to require contractor's vehicles to be propelled by electric power or a non-fossil fuel by January 1, 2035.
Establishes rights for watershed ecosystems to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve, in conjunction with native Hawaiian traditional and customary beliefs, practice, and values, for the benefit of present and future generations.
Requires the Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
