Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife to conduct a study of flood hazards and stream management in Waiahole Valley. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Prohibits a landlord from bringing a summary proceeding for possession or otherwise remove a tenant from any housing accommodation unless the landlord can establish with the court certain grounds as good cause for possession. Establishes provisions for rent control.
Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct a study on the capacity of potable and non-potable water in various regions in the county of Maui to determine whether there is sufficient capacity for the county to expand its affordable housing supply.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Effective 1/1/2023.
Amends the title and scope of the pesticide subsidy program and pesticide use revolving fund to include all pest control methods approved by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Appropriates moneys into and out of the pest control revolving fund for administering the pest control subsidy program.
Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 120 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount. Appropriates funds.
Increases the conveyance tax on real property valued at $2,000,000 or higher. Requires that certain moneys from the collection of conveyance tax be paid into the Early Learning Special Fund. Requires that moneys paid into the Early Learning Special Fund from the collection of conveyance tax be used for early care and learning programs. Appropriates funds to the Preschool Open Doors Special Fund. Appropriates funds for early childhood apprenticeship programs.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic bottles within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Creates fines and civil penalties.
Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management as an ex officio voting member. Increases the number of commission members from seven to eight.
Prohibits the issuance of warrants, including no-knock warrants, that permit entry by an officer to a house, store, or other building without first audibly declaring the officer's office and business. Requires law enforcement officers serving an arrest warrant at a house or a search warrant at a house, store, or other building to audibly declare the officer's office and business and wait at least thirty seconds for compliance before entry. Requires officers serving a warrant to do so while wearing an authorized uniform and activated body-worn video camera.
