Exempts certain small purchase construction projects from the procurement code.
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Clarifies restrictions relating to certain classes of permits and the issuance thereof, as well as methods for determining fees, for state small boat harbors.
Adds the director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a management audit of the Corrections Division of the Department of Public Safety. Appropriates moneys.
Extends the low-income housing tax credit program for six years to 12/31/2027.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters.
Extends the timeframe given to the county councils to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project submitted for review pursuant to section 201H38(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, from forty-five days to sixty days.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the county of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the county of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the county of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Adds a requirement that the Department of Human Services expunge a report or reports when the department finds that a miscarriage of justice would persist if the report or reports were not expunged. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide notice to all parties who are placed on the Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. Provides an avenue for persons on the Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry to petition for removal from the registry. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Requires parties to procurement protests to use best efforts to resolve issues at the procurement officer level before submission of a protest.