Increases certain penalties for the crimes of assault, burglary, criminal property damage, and theft by one grade.
Requires each house of the legislature to establish by its rule, procedures that enables the legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony".
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2024.
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue temporary permits to allow otherwise prohibited acts when the species affected is designated as threatened and authorizes the department to also suspend or revoke those temporary permits for due cause for two years.
Establishes limits on the government's use of facial recognition systems, with certain specified exceptions.
Appropriates funds to expand the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program by: (1) contracting with third party service providers and staffing consultants and (2) recruiting more volunteers.
Requires the University of Hawaii to include in certain employment agreements that address intellectual property rights a condition requiring the employees to make a good faith effort to sell or license intellectual property to a farmer or agricultural producer within the State prior to selling or licensing the intellectual property to an entity outside the State. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)
Grants eligibility for participation in the State deferred compensation retirement plan for state and county part-time, temporary, and seasonal or casual employees to members of the Hawaii National Guard who have been ordered into active service.
Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency.
