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)
Establishes the dental assistant task force within DCCA. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Establishes a task force to evaluate the economic impact of the military's presence in Hawaii.
Reduces the applicable acreage requirements for building code and permit exemptions for agricultural buildings in large counties.
Appropriates money out of the land conservation fund for the acquisition of 11,020 acres of the Na Wai Eha watershed in Wailuku, Maui. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Increases fees imposed upon importers, wholesalers, storage sites, and retailers for licenses on fireworks. Authorizes counties to use fees for costs related to inspecting shipped containers of aerial devices when they are opened.
Requires the Civil Defense Agency of the County of Hawaii, Department of Emergency Management of the City and County of Honolulu, Emergency Management Agency of the County of Kauai, Emergency Management Agency of the County of Maui, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and University of Hawaii to each hire one full-time equivalent outreach, education, or volunteerism specialist to conduct disaster preparedness outreach and education initiatives. Appropriates moneys.
Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery. Requires an insurer to provide to an insured notification at each renewal premium of the right to indicate or update a written designation. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
Authorizes agricultural entities to incorporate as general cooperatives.
Establishes a clean vehicle special fund to incentivize the purchase of vehicles that produce less carbon emissions by providing a rebate. Creates a graduated gasoline-powered vehicle tax to be paid by purchasers of a passenger car or pickup truck that is powered solely by gasoline and obtains only a certain number of miles per gallon.
